5S Bird Nest Blog

The Bird Nest Challenge is causing a burst of beautiful and creative nests!

4/9/2020

Brendan B's success!

Skyla rocked it with this double egg nest!

Shwetha seems like she has eagle in her blood!

Bird Nests Progress & GoldiStark's attempt at balance

4/4/2020

The rainy days did not make finding materials for bird nests as inviting as possible, but some intrepid students did go out, collect materials and build a nest. Some students are on their 2nd prototype! Go Driscoll Engineers and Birders.
News on the street is that not only did 5S student Sara de Jong make a bird nest... some birds have nested in her bird nest! Stay tuned for photos!

Also, below is an image I just doctored up while trying to communicate what fills up most of my brain these days.

Distance Education while sheltering in place
brings us back to a time old tale...

Bird Nest Challenge while we are all in our bird nests...

3/31/2020

Greetings From A Distance...
While we are all in our bird nests- we will be attempting a bird nest challenge. You are welcome to try it too!

Background inspiration videos and articles -here
PDF of the Bird Nest Challenge- here
** New: TEMPLATE to use as you plan for and create your bird nest! Thanks to Kyle Tompkins for the work he did with 5th graders this year - I adapted some of his ideas for this challenge.

5S Student Sara, went out today 3/31/20 to discover some nests... and here is what she found...

Time-lapse of Osprey's Building Their Nests!

If you do join us, share your photos and progress!

Silver linings In topsy-turvy times.

3/21/2020

I would like to make a list of silver linings we experience during this uncertain time. If you have any, send them my way, and I will create a page of them on here.

Below is an article describing some mighty big silver linings that happens when hardships happen to a community. Click the article to read.

Saturday, 3/21/20- shopping at the Allston Trader Joe's, people were so chill and respectful as we kept our distance while waiting to go into the store. A vast difference from last Monday. It was sunny. People were friendly, the staff was less exposed, and as a result of the structure and calm, the store was more peaceful than I have ever witnessed.
No panic. Lots of food. Silver lining.

As a result of creating systems, like waiting in line outside... you can see the difference. Common Good.

Before system & After system

Getting Bored? Here's A List Of Free Resources That Weren't Available or Free Before Coronavirus

3/20/2020

Greetings 5S Families,
The link from NPR on what is free right now could prove to be useful to you and your family. Click here.
Please let me know of what you find and I will post it.

Also PBS and WGBH are working hard to share an amazing array of material for students and teachers.

Here is the extraordinary show Nature- where 5S watched Owl Power, My Life as a Turkey and Murder of Crow movies.

Also, the BBC just published 10 hours of a Coral Reef Ocean Cam.
Of course 10 hours is a little long :) but after watching it for just a few minutes, I felt more peaceful I highly recommend it. Click here.
Below are photos I took while gazing at our miraculous ocean world.

3/19/20- Spring from Home!

3/20/2020

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DC Eagle In Nest

Today is the first day of spring! It's rainy, but rainy days were built for projects. Maybe you could construct a new design for an umbrella.

Today in 5S, it is Thursday Words-Day. The word of the day is 'boredom" It is the word of the day because there are lots of studies showing that out of boredom comes brilliant ideas. If you are always "doing" you are not always wondering and letting your mind relax. So, I hope that today, everyone on this first official spring day let boredom sing new melodies.

Speaking of new melodies, here is the link to the DC Eagle Cam: https://naeaglecam.org/
During the day, even if they are not in the nest, you can hear a plethora of birds singing to each other in the background. Because it is in DC you can also hear the sounds of the city. Sometimes, like right now 8:30 am, when I am on the computer, I will just have the DC eagle cam playing in the background.

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Resources to the Rescue

3/19/2020

First of all, check out 5S Websites...
lots to learn and see.. start with science here:

And, did you hear?
Each day there are new helpful ways to connect, create and contribute. Below are links that you might find helpful

The Driscoll PTO has been collecting an extraordinary and educational collection of home adventures:

-Friday, 3/20/20: Click here
-Thursday, 3/19/20: Click here
- Wednesday,3/18/20: Click here
- Tuesday, 3/17/20: Click here

How To Make These Next Few Weeks A Little Easier,
Courtesy Of Birds: Click here
March 17, 2020

How Long Do Birds Incubate Their Eggs And How Long Do Chicks Stay In The Nest?Click Here to find out.

LIBERTY KIDS: Animated History: All the episodes are here.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5pJi9mLIy38m2e_u3sboKQ

Do you remember Ranger Rick magazines? The National Wildlife Federation wants to help families at this time: They are making them open to kids for free . Click here for the link:

Do Good- Be Well

3/19/2020

Want to feel good?
Do good.

Donations: I found this organization called More Than Words. They are open during Covid19 and in need of donations. Why not do some spring cleaning and donate items to an organization to help our youth. Here is their link: MTW

Below are some ideas:Write someone a letter and mail it.

Find out if there is someone in your neighborhood who might need help and see what you can do to chip in.

- from WBUR -
Some Key Ways
To Help People as we deal with Coronavirus

5S Bird Nest Blog
during "Coron-edu-cation"

The Bird Nest Challenge is causing a burst of beautiful and creative nests!

Bird Nests Progress & GoldiStark's attempt at balance

Distance Education while sheltering in place
brings us back to a time old tale...

Bird Nest Challenge while we are all in our bird nests...

5S Student Sara, went out today 3/31/20 to discover some nests... and here is what she found...

Time-lapse of Osprey's Building Their Nests!

If you do join us, share your photos and progress!

Silver linings In topsy-turvy times.

Below is an article describing some mighty big silver linings that happens when hardships happen to a community. Click the article to read.

Before system & After system

Getting Bored? Here's A List Of Free Resources That Weren't Available or Free Before Coronavirus

Greetings 5S Families,
The link from NPR on what is free right now could prove to be useful to you and your family. Click here.
Please let me know of what you find and I will post it.

Also PBS and WGBH are working hard to share an amazing array of material for students and teachers.

Here is the extraordinary show Nature- where 5S watched Owl Power, My Life as a Turkey and Murder of Crow movies.

Also, the BBC just published 10 hours of a Coral Reef Ocean Cam.
Of course 10 hours is a little long :) but after watching it for just a few minutes, I felt more peaceful I highly recommend it. Click here.
Below are photos I took while gazing at our miraculous ocean world.

3/19/20- Spring from Home!

Resources to the Rescue

First of all, check out 5S Websites...
lots to learn and see.. start with science here:

The Driscoll PTO has been collecting an extraordinary and educational collection of home adventures:

-Friday, 3/20/20: Click here
-Thursday, 3/19/20: Click here
- Wednesday,3/18/20: Click here
- Tuesday, 3/17/20: Click here

How Long Do Birds Incubate Their Eggs And How Long Do Chicks Stay In The Nest?Click Here to find out.

Do Good- Be Well

Want to feel good?
Do good.

Donations: I found this organization called More Than Words. They are open during Covid19 and in need of donations. Why not do some spring cleaning and donate items to an organization to help our youth. Here is their link: MTW

Contact Ms. Stark

5S Bird Nest Blogduring "Coron-edu-cation"

Distance Education while sheltering in place ​brings us back to a time old tale...

5S Student Sara, went out today 3/31/20 to discover some nests... and here is what she found...

Time-lapse of Osprey's Building Their Nests!

If you do join us, share your photos and progress!

Below is an article describing some mighty big silver linings that happens when hardships happen to a community. Click the article to read.

Before system & After system

Greetings 5S Families,The link from NPR on what is free right now could prove to be useful to you and your family. Click here.Please let me know of what you find and I will post it. Also PBS and WGBH are working hard to share an amazing array of material for students and teachers.

Here is the extraordinary show Nature- where 5S watched Owl Power, My Life as a Turkey and Murder of Crow movies. ​

​Also, the BBC just published 10 hours of a Coral Reef Ocean Cam.Of course 10 hours is a little long :) but after watching it for just a few minutes, I felt more peaceful I highly recommend it. Click here.Below are photos I took while gazing at our miraculous ocean world.

First of all, check out 5S Websites...lots to learn and see.. start with science here:

The Driscoll PTO has been collecting an extraordinary and educational collection of home adventures: ​-Friday, 3/20/20: Click here-Thursday, 3/19/20: Click here- Wednesday,3/18/20: Click here- Tuesday, 3/17/20: Click here

Want to feel good?Do good.

Donations: I found this organization called More Than Words. They are open during Covid19 and in need of donations. Why not do some spring cleaning and donate items to an organization to help our youth. Here is their link: MTW

5S Bird Nest Blog
during "Coron-edu-cation"

Distance Education while sheltering in place
brings us back to a time old tale...

Greetings 5S Families,
The link from NPR on what is free right now could prove to be useful to you and your family. Click here.
Please let me know of what you find and I will post it.

Also PBS and WGBH are working hard to share an amazing array of material for students and teachers.

Here is the extraordinary show Nature- where 5S watched Owl Power, My Life as a Turkey and Murder of Crow movies.

Also, the BBC just published 10 hours of a Coral Reef Ocean Cam.
Of course 10 hours is a little long :) but after watching it for just a few minutes, I felt more peaceful I highly recommend it. Click here.
Below are photos I took while gazing at our miraculous ocean world.

First of all, check out 5S Websites...
lots to learn and see.. start with science here:

The Driscoll PTO has been collecting an extraordinary and educational collection of home adventures:

-Friday, 3/20/20: Click here
-Thursday, 3/19/20: Click here
- Wednesday,3/18/20: Click here
- Tuesday, 3/17/20: Click here

Want to feel good?
Do good.