I almost forgot: Smithsonian Folklife Festival through July 5.
folklife
June 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
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community-based school planning
June 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
To give you an idea of how far behind I am on keeping up with This Old Blog, here’s an article from edutopia (circa ‘03) on community-based school planning. OK, I’m not THAT far behind; we’re just doing a lot of real-world school planning lately.
Edulicious, it’s time to get back to the Arne Duncan project.
Hmmm…That reminds me of this photo.
Deeper insight on the way someday soon.
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Klee mural @ TJ
May 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
A photo of an outstanding idea from TJ Art teacher Mrs. Rathje. The project is inspired by a quote from artist Paul Klee, “A line is a dot that went for a walk.” I like it: a little bit math, a little bit art. This mural is in an early state, but Mrs. Rathje and others at TJ (kids, staff) have already begun to add their unique “dots” to the wall.
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can you tell it’s busy around here?
May 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Mr. B has been neglecting the blog lately; we’ve been kind of busy around here getting ready for the end of year. Enjoy this video until we’re back in action (thanks to Ms. Piscopo & Co.).
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instructional resource from usda
April 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
My dad forwarded this resource for parents/teachers from the United States Department of Agriculture/Foreign Agriculture Service (USDA/FAS). I see easy connections with social studies (import/export), health (nutrition), math (measurement, multiplication), etc… They’re probably not teacher designed, but they’re amusing.
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old school buildings
April 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
An interesting story on old school buildings.
It reminds me of Bunker Hill Elementary (RIP) in Brookland, DC.
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fccps summer enrichment
April 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Summer Enrichment Camp Info, forwarded from Mr. Knight and @FCCPS.
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rainwater cistern #1 installed
April 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
TJ Rainwater Cistern #1 from Vincent Baxter on Vimeo.
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amphitheater construction approved
April 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
The city made its final inspection of our new amphitheater yesterday.
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lively e-information debate
April 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
I was really engaged in this American Forum panel discussion @ American University last night (I listened live on the radio, but you can stream it here). There was a lively debate on the internet/electronic media as a learning tool vs. as a distraction.
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