One
Montessori World
March Project
Backyard Biome: A Lesson in Biology
Dear Parents,
This month, our students will be focusing studies on a
cross-curricular, multi-disciplinary study of the Florida Gulf Coast with focus
on nature, ecology, and biology.
Scientific studies will connect to the mural Return to Picnic Island by local artist Christopher Still. Participating students will analyze the
painting and identify specific local species of plants and animals. The project will also reference Caladesi
Island and other Gulf Coast mangrove areas.
·
Research:
Following study of the painting, students will select one represented animal or
plant to research. Students should
include a description of the habitat and other relevant information. Reports
should be a minimum of two paragraphs.
·
Display:
Students will recreate the image of the mural in a 3-D representation in
class. Mrs. Mackay will work together
with the students to create the foundation.
Each student should bring in a real or representative item (printed
picture, artistic creation of clay, playdoh, or construction paper, etc.) to
include in the live mural.
·
Here are the animals and plants your children
have selected:
Avery M.- Sand Dollar #49
Eli- Gopher Tortoise #63 and Horseshoe Crab
#33
Grace- Great Blue Heron #34
Sophia B-Pen Shell #20 and Stingray #52
Sophia R- Ghost Crab #28
Anthony- Sand Dunes #61
Ajay-Red Knots #13 and Giant Atlantic Cockel #48
Isabella- Coquina #24
Stephen- Bald Eagle #65
Students will be working in class and with middle school students
over the month of March. Assignments are
due on April 1st for the class display. If you have any questions, please contact
me! Please remember to visit www.onemontessoriworld.blogspot.com
to follow our studies!
Warm Regards,
Betty Jane Mackay
Lead Montessori Teacher
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