This has been an exceptionally busy week for us in the EK/HS program as we are all working hard on our Historical Halloween Projects. We will be presenting our work on Thursday morning - a little taste of all of our hard work before we have parent-student-teacher conferences on Friday. Below is a selection of our "work-in-progress"!
Research - the beginning of any project |
Mapping out the artistry of a presentation board |
The pyramids take shape! |
Answering questions and defending our choices |
More research using books and computers |
Note-taking and synthesizing details |
Sometimes having a little fun lightens the pressure! |
A lot to consider when English is not your first language... |
A board taking shape |
We improvise so as not to get too messy |
Using clay to make models |
The Egyptians' artistry was extraordinary - a great inspiration |
Improvising again... |
Using everything we have available to make an impact |
Busy mask-making |
Measuring and cutting materials for costumes |
Another board taking shape |
Problem-solving is key - we have to work hard to make the impact with simple materials |
The work is intense and takes great focus |
We will be finished soon! |
Beautiful work! so inspiring!
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