Mr Misha Borisovsky has created an amazing Orchestra Immersion Experience for OTA 5th-8th graders. Half the seventh grade attends Orchestra twice a week, while the other half attends Seminar and Choir. Now that second quarter has begun, the groups have switched; so your child is either just starting Orchestra or just starting Choir/Seminar.
Here is a (very short) video clip from the first quarter. Enjoy!
More photos from the 7th Grade Science-Outdoor Ed Trip…. and a report from Mr. Major:
Saw a fox last night and had a star presentation from a local astronomer. Saw the Andromeda galaxy a galaxy cluster in Orion’s belt and the coolest thing with the naked eye was a massively brilliant meteor that lit up the night sky…was bright white then burned red and then fractured into a few pieces!
Mr Major’s 7th Grade Science class studied theory and applications of Electromagnetic Energy for 3 quarters this year (building electric circuits, electric switches, electric telegraphs, electric buzzers, electric motors; learning to read circuit symbols and diagrams; learning to measure electricity; and much much more….).
In 4th quarter they turn their attention to the theory and applications of Thermal Energy (taking apart one-cylinder internal combustion engines, studying two-cylinder engines, getting a lesson in motorcycle engine mechanics from master restorer Paul Kamanski, and much much more…!)
To see Slideshow and Internal Combustion Engine Project Exam Checklist …
Piet Mondrian Inspired – Stained Glass & Lead Window
Working with stained glass, OTA’s 7th Grade class adapted Piet Mondrian’s non-representational style (white ground, with a grid of vertical and horizontal black lines and the three primary colors) to create this stunning window. Each student designed and constructed their own Mondrian inspired pane. Their efforts were combined into this light and mind-bending, collaborative piece entitled Composition No.7 (35” x 29”)
Special Thanks to: Spectrum Glass Company • Glass Accessories Int’l • Hakko USA • Hoevel Manufacturing • Inland Craft Co. • Streuter Technologies • Cathy Coverly • Alexandra Carter • Carol Weiler • Won Chae Mathews • Kevin Olenick • Steve and Ilana Shupper • Sonja Donahue • Children Paint the Masters After-School Art Club • Ms. Curry and the OTA Seventh Grade Students, Class of 2014
Photo by OTA Parent-Volunteer and Professional Photographer, Paul M Bowers — Thank You Paul!
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