Posts by Carrie Marting
Program Update: Language Arts with Lisa and Cilla
Happy Spring from your Language Arts department! 6th Grade: Sixth graders just finished the novel, One Crazy Summer, and are preparing to write a literary analysis essay. Last week they completed an exercise, “Analyzing a quote,” which helped them generate ideas and organize the information they need for a body paragraph. This exercise involves four…
Read MoreProgram Update: Science with Kristin and Virgil
6th Grade: The 6th graders have been exploring what happens to light after it’s been emitted from an object like a lightbulb or the sun. By tracing light’s path, they’re learning that some light can be absorbed and turned into infrared (heat). This is why it is better to wear a light-colored shirt on a…
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Math Teacher Scott
Q: How long have you worked at EW? A: This is my second year teaching at Explorer West. Q: How long have you been a math teacher? A: I think I have now taught math in the classroom for two years more than a quarter of my age and one more year than my youngest…
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Art Teacher Sarah
Q: How long have you taught at Explorer West? A: This year is my 17th year at Explorer West! The time has gone so quickly. In the beginning I had eight mixed-grade afternoon classes per week; now it’s sixteen classes. The art room back then was shared with music, and yes, it was crammed full.…
Read MoreProgram Update: Art with Sarah
The art department was excited to share one of Seattle’s cultural treasures with the 6th grade during our recent field trip. We visited the Olympic Sculpture Park located on the iconic Elliott Bay waterfront. The morning was spent on an informative walking tour of the International District – plenty of public art to be seen…
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