March 2013 Blog Posts (3)

Today is March 20, 2013  and we are studying Brine Shrimp within their Environmental Module.  Mr. Mike is helping the 5th grade draw Brine Shrimp.  Brine Shrimp are only 1/2 inch long.  They lay eggs that stay dorment as long as 3 years.  Brine Shrimp LOVE salt!!  It is so fun to take something so small and draw bigger.  They also are called "sea monkies".

3/15/2013

We had four winnners out of six winners for the Erie School District Scienticif Drawing Contest!! Tony and Hannah from 4th grade honors took first place. Grayson from 4th grade honors took 2nd place. Shea Miller from Harding took 3rd place.  These drawings and others from Harding Elementary will be displayed at the Bayfront Convention Center at the Home Show.  These students had a lot of drawing influence from Mr. Mike and the program! Hurray!   By they way they had…

3/14/2013

Welcome! Today Mr. Mike is here from 12:30 to 1:40 working with 5th grade students. These students are so excited that Mr.Mike had to tell them that he can't look at all the drawings as he is drawing. They drew two shapes and insisted that Mr. Mike come see what they have done. This class has a difficult time focusing. This is such a thrill for them when he comes in.  The students are studying Environmental Factors-living and nonliving things that effect an…