Ms. Wright's 3rd graders at Whittier are experimenting with simple machines as part of OPEF's newest program, Geared Up. Students used Legos to build freewheelers, then tested and modified the cars to achieve maximum speed and distance.
Click on the photo above to see a slideshow from Whittier by Oak Park photographer Paul Goyette.
The partnership of artist Guillermo Delgado with Ms. L'Heureux's 5th graders is an exciting, hands-on experience, entitled: "Who am I? Where?: Creating Maps of the Self and Community." The students are making creative maps of self, community, journeys, special spaces, and memorable events, using brainstorming and writing exercises.
Click on the image above to see a slideshow by Oak Park artist/photographer Laura Constans.
Irving second graders expanded their study of dinosaurs through yoga and stitchery with yoga instructor Kim Vulinovic. Artwork from this project is now on display through April 17 in the windows of Fashions Anew, 183 S. Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park. Click on the photo above to see photos from Irving by Oak Park photographer Mike McGowan.
Come see the Caryatids (sculpted figures used for supporting buildings) designed by Kindergarteners in their own likeness, on display at Beye! Click on the photo above to see photos from Beye by Oak Park photographer David Kindler of DTKindler Communications.
This year's Vex Robotics competition results: Brooks won the Uber Tuber Challenge, while Julian prevailed in the Ping Pong Fling. Click on the photo above to see a slideshow of photos from the event by Oak Park photographer Cindy Trim.
Global Village scientist Patricia Feeley "talks trash" with Mr. Hayward's 4th grade class at Mann. The students conducted experiments about landfills and recycling. Click the photo above to see a slide show from Oak Park photographer Roy Phifer.