Next we walked down to Harbor East to take in the sights and sounds of Maryland's transition to the Big 10. Although we were not able to stay for the acutely press conference we did get some great posters, and watched some videos on the traveling Terp bus, describing all the reasons they have moved to the Big 10. The reasons are both athletic and academic, and the whole state benefits.
We had a great time today walking through Fells Point and exploring its history. From Frederick Douglass, privateers, and the Prohibition, Fells Point has it all. We then walked up and down a few historical blocks looking for some homes on the National Registry for historical homes that date back to the 1700s!
Next we walked down to Harbor East to take in the sights and sounds of Maryland's transition to the Big 10. Although we were not able to stay for the acutely press conference we did get some great posters, and watched some videos on the traveling Terp bus, describing all the reasons they have moved to the Big 10. The reasons are both athletic and academic, and the whole state benefits.
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We had a jam packed history and geography lesson yesterday! Our first stop was at Sideling Hill. We had a terrific view across the valley where we were also able to estimate distances. We then studied 810 ft of sedimentary rock in the side of the hill. Next we stopped in downtown Cumberland to eat at Curtis' Coney Island Hot Dogs. Afterwards we walked up the street to Emmanuel Parish. The church is so rich in history it is hard to describe in a few sentences. To get an idea of just the Underground Railroad portion of the history there, click on the link to watch a Travel Channel special on the church. The church was also built on top of the old Ft. Cumberland. A young George Washington himself walked in those very tunnels. We heard a story of families sitting on opposite side of the congregations (abolitionists and slave owners) that fought against each other in the Civil War. The Capt. Semmes of the USS Alabama was a childhood friend of Capt. Perry of the USS Kearsarge. Read this incredible story of their battle against each other in the Civil War. Ask your kids about the stained glass windows from Tiffany's that are worth so much that they can't even afford to insure them! Click on the link to view all the pics from Friday!
Today we learned some architectural history of the synagogue on Lloyd St. Next we learned how to organize and classify artifacts in an archeology activity. We ended our visit there with a stop at the Mah Jongg exhibit! We not only learned how to play, but the history of the game, as well! We then walked to the Inner Harbor for lunch and to cool down in their fountains. Click on the link and scroll down to see pics from today!
Today we toured Patterson Park and Canton before ending with a picnic along the Canton Waterfront Park. I think the best part about today is we all learned from each other. We looked at maps created by the 5th graders at Patterson Park that shows not only the current park but is overlaid by a map that shows what the park looked like 200 years ago. Students who were in 5th grade in 2012-2013 showed the research they did for the National Park Service for the sign that was unveiled in the park a few weeks ago. The same students also described for us how they created their stencil project of Harris Creek. Finally we watched some documentaries made by 6th grade Mt. Washington students on the The War of 1812. Click on the link to see more pictures! Below is one of the documentaries we watched today made by some of our students last year. This video was done by Ch. 77 City School News. It has both Patterson and Mt. Washington students discussing their archeological dig and their Historic Field Day! Today was not your typical visit to Ft. McHenry. We were the first students to ever take part in the salt marsh activity/research at the fort. We observed a heron, turtles, and even a raccoon running from some attacking crows! All of this is taking place at the birthplace of our national anthem located within the city. It just goes to show you don't have to travel miles outside of Baltimore to enjoy all that nature has to offer! We also took a closer look at the surrounding industries around the fort. We discussed the pros and cons of having so many industries in and around the delicate ecosystem of the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay. Click on the link and scroll down to the bottom to see pictures from today! What a fantastic first day of B.E.E.S.! Students researched and discusses various aspects of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. One of the questions asked of them was "Based upon the evidence you have seen today, do you believe the harbor will be "swimmable" in 2020." The students answered varied but they were able to cite examples of what they had seen throughout the day to back up their prediction. We also looked for examples of "old" and "new" things in and around the harbor. We related this to our readings before we left which described the interstate that was to be built across the harbor in the late 60s early 70s. With that built, none of the new and old buildings would be there for us to enjoy! Just check out the view Josh and Molly are enjoying on top of Federal Hill for further evidence! Some of the research is below. Click on the link and scroll down to the bottom to see the rest of the pictures from today! |
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