One More Time

ROAD SHOW:  This afternoon, we took our "Empty Bowls" show on the road, to the retirement community next door to the school where the event was held on Tuesday.

We didn't take 20 pots of soup or any bread (they have a nice dining room and meal program of their own there). What we did take were dozens of art pieces students had crafted (decorative fabric, ceramic and glass vessels), some showy tissue paper flower centerpieces, a few informational posters, and some enthusiastic young singers.

Annabelle, the art teacher and I set up in the facility's grand living room (complete with a grand piano, a bistro and a gift shop, might I add).

Annabelle kicked off the introductions, telling the special audience a bit about Empty Bowls.

Then, students shared facts about hunger and homelessness, and some songs. 

It was a wonderfully heart-warming event, with lots of handshakes and hugs between generations.

Near the end of the event, the senior center residents were invited to write notes to share with local homeless youth. 

Annabelle and I helped collect the notes afterward. I couldn't help but peek, at a couple of them and was so touched by the sentiments.

It was a lovely hour.


SUPER DUPER: An email from NASA this morning let us know something extraordinary is about to happen. Specifically, December 3 will mark the first of three supermoons in a row. 

Naturally, the rare event makes now a great time to learn about what causes supermoons. 

For the occasion, NASA is introducing an entry in its "Teachable Moment" all about the topic, featuring education specialist Lyle Tavernier explaining the dynamics behind supermoons and how to dispel common misconceptions among students and adults so they can fully enjoy one of the sky's most phenomenal sights.

*NEW* Measuring the Supermoon (Grades 5-12) – Students take measurements of the Moon during its full phases over multiple Moon cycles to compare and contrast results.

NASA's new lesson plan outlines how students can take measurements of the moon over multiple cycles and through its phases. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/measuring-the-supermoon?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NASA/JPL%20Edu&utm_content=edunews_20171116