Designing the Tour de 4th Sticker with Drachman Montessori
Drachmann Montessori 8th graders hang from a tree, Dathaniel, Oscar, Eliana, and Enedina. // Los estudiantes de Drachman Montesso se agarran del árbol.
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Mr. Flewelling’s 8th grade class signed on to take care of designing the Tour de 4th Ave Sticker. 30 students, 1 iPad, and a couple weeks later, the collaboration and results morphed into something unexpected.
We meet outside with blue skies and students running around on the fields at the edge of 22nd st. The sun shines on this pleasant fall Tuesday morning. First, we find Mr. Flewelling, guide, consultant, teacher, of this creative endeavor. He peers out of his sunglasses to point out the handful of students that played a major role in the production of this funky, drippy, and honest design.
Excitement and restlessness fills the air for these students looking to enjoy their last year of middle school and make the most of their time. Including this morning’s recess. I keep my questions brief.
We talk about inspiration and lessons learned from this collaborative project with fellow classmates. There’s a lot about crocs, skateboarding, and the Tiki hut that made it into the design. The students share that they had a better sense for the colors and general feel of 4th Ave, making sure to include a drippy, melting vibe into the aesthetic with colors inspired by the Colombian flag and emo rainbow.
Tour de 4th Ave sticker design includes the SunTran Streetcar coming out of a blazing red sun on the horizon. Colors include the red, blue, and yellow of the Colombian flag and colors from the emo rainbow. The Tiki Hut head on 4th Ave seems to be eating a cherry dipped cone from Dairy Queen.
These students are joining all of the activities before heading on to Tucson High or University High. Some sure, some undecided about where they will go. Their takeaway from the project includes greater appreciation for the collaborative, creative process of group work as well as appreciation for the colors and features of 4th Ave.
Cyclovia Tucson really values the insights that come from neighbors and young people when they share about their streets that they use for play, living, or working. Long live the cherry dipped cone.
El diseño de Drachman Montessori de la Calcomanía de Tour de 4o
La clase octavo grado de Profesor Flewelling se inscribieron para manejar el proyecto para diseñar la calcomanía de la ruta Tour de 4o. Treinta estudiantes, 1 iPad, y 2 semanas después, la colaboración produjo alguna cosa inesperada.
Nos encontramos al aire libre con cielos azules y estudiantes correteando los campos al borde de la calle 22. El sol brilla esta mañana de otoño el martes. Primero, vemos Profesor Flewelling, el guía, el consultor, maestro de este esfuerzo creativo. Señala a los estudiantes que actuaron un parte importante en la producción de este diseño funky, vibrante, y honesto.
Emoción e inquietud llenan el aire libre para los estudiantes que quieren disfrutar el último año de secundario. Incluyendo el recreo de esta mañana. Mis preguntas son breves.
Platicamos de la inspiración y lecciones aprendidas de este proyecto de colaboración con compañeres. Hay mucha conversación de Crocs, skateboarding, y la cabeza Tiki. Los estudiantes compartan que su comprensión de los colores y aspectos de Avenida 4 mejoró. Quisieron incluir una vibra fundente y cool con colores inspirados de la bandera de Colombia y arcoíris emo.
Estos estudiantes hacen todas las actividades antes que salían a Tucson High o University High. Algunos han decidido, algunos no están seguros. Sus lecciones del proyecto incluyen una apreciación grande para la procesa creativa y de colaboración y también para los colores y características de Avenida 4.
