The Center
The TWELVE Good Things About Our Tree
Our tree, after a few weeks, is still missing. We are reminded of this when we strain our eyes to see if we can see…
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Research Homework #2
Opal 3 Research Homework Week Two - Due Monday, February 27 One of the intentions of our Social Studies work in Opal 3 this year is…
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A peek at the week (plus some…)
We are fascinated with what makes us the same and different in Opal 2. In fact, we are deep into investigating many of the essentials that…
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The work of group dynamics
In every community, there are different roles people take on to contribute to the work they are doing together. In our Opal 3 learning community,…
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Research Homework Week One
Opal 3 Research Homework Week One – Due Monday, February 13 One of the intentions of our Social Studies work in Opal 3 this year…
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Special Friends of the Arboretum
“If I had influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I should ask that her gift…
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Out of the mouths of babes…
I recently encountered this TED talk (please see link at the end of this post), featuring a researcher who was funny, interesting and informative. I share…
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“I love when adults think kids can do anything.”
"I love when adults think kids can do anything." …murmered an Opal 2 student in the midst of working in blackline marker. With all my adult…
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Field trip to the Oregon Historical Society
Last Friday, Opal 3 visited the Oregon Historical Society in downtown Portland, to tour the permanent exhibit "Oregon, My Oregon". In three separate groups, we…
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