Going Out

Montessori Lunchers venture off campus to enrich their learning with real-world experiences. "Going out" provides context and background knowledge.

The Lunchers arrived at The National Gallery of Art on March 7th ready to discover how some of their favorite artists used color, line, and shape to create their masterpieces.  They were also looking for "Faces and Places" with our docents.

After meeting our docents and stowing the coats, they were off to enjoy their visit.

First stop was Lavender Mist by Jackson Pollock.

What lines do you see? Vertical...

 horizontal...

and diagonal!

What colors do you see? Look closely! Use gallery etiquette!

Action Jackson put his paint in motion, but Mondrian painted careful  lines and shapes in his work.

Look closely!  

Can you find triangles?

Use color, line, and shape like Piet Mondrian.

Look closely at Monet's Garden at Vetheuil

Where would you hide in this garden?

What colors do you see?  What kind of brush strokes?

Who are these people? It's Monet's son, Jean!

Faces and places tell a story. The Lord Mayor of London was in Watson and the Shark by Copley.

Oh so much to see! We should come back soon!

On Thursday, March 20 the Lunchers were off to the Montgomery County Recycling Center. With Earth Day next month, they were going to find out how our county recycles much of its trash. They were also going to see how simple machines make it easier to sort the recyclables.

What items can be recycled?

Check the number.  We should recycle all but number 6.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The center uses many simple machines to sort the trash.

Look for wheel and axles, levers, inclined planes, screws, pulleys, AND magnets!

Hold your nose.  Use your earplugs. This place is interesting, but loud and smelly!

Observing the front loaders stacking and packing mixed paper.

The Lunchers will teach their families what to recycle at home. They will also help our Owls and morning children recycle at school. By recycling, reusing (using washable containers for lunch), and reducing the use of water and energy, they will be "keepers of the earth. " Earth Day is every day!