Partnership with the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

See more about this partnership under the 1st Grade Blog Stars 2010/2011 tab on the right.

Q: What are these first graders looking at?

A: They are enjoying a new perspective on this art piece installed in the dome high atop the art studio!

1st Grade Fun at CMP!

This school year, we are committed to an exciting partnership with the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.  Each Propel art teacher was asked to choose a teacher to collaborate with to create a year long, interdisciplinary project using the museum as an extension of our classrooms.  Studio 101 and 1st grade visited the museum on 11/9/10.  The students showed off their knowledge of classic architecture as they toured the museum and generally had a great time!  Ms. Babusci took the photos below.  Test your own knowledge of classic architecture.

Architecture Quiz-

Looking at the photos below - can you identify an arch, a pediment, a corinthian column and a dome?

 

Roman's drawn one too!

 

Izzie's drawn a couple too!

 

Jaymie's drawing one too!

This photo contains three of the architectural terms we have learned!

Hope for Haiti Panels

 

The recent news of Hurricane Tomas heading toward Haiti reminded me of our Propel East HeART for Haiti fundraiser less than a year ago.  Our thoughtful artists sold glass jewelry, and auctioned off these paintings  to raise money for the relief efforts.  These 3 panels belong to Ms. Gough, and they are on view in our first floor installation art area through the end of this school year.  There were two other panels that made up the entire mural - I am the proud owner of one!  The paintings were created by the Discovery Ace middle school students, under the direction of Mrs. Casey.