Foundation Prep 2nd grade, Drama + Science Ms. Odile / Mr. Menges
Second graders brought their science experiments to life using drama!
Students planted Brassica seeds and watched these fast-growing plants blossom into yellow flowers. At each stage of the process, students made an educated hypothesis (guess) and wrote down their observations. They documented the entire life cycle of the plant and the elements that keep them alive.
Using drama tools like tableau and pantomime, students turned their plants into characters. They used their science knowledge to make choices about their growing tempo and the number of leaves that sprouted. Their specific body and facial expressions came out of their dramatic exploration. Together, we used all aspects of our mind and imagination!