A Whale (Well, Squid) of a Tale: Renowned Oceanographer and Marine Biologist Dr. Edie Widder Visits Mount Madonna School
So many of us, young and younger alike, have read (or at least watched film versions of) Jules Verne’s iconic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea . Captain Nemo’s underwater adventures are nothing short of legend, steering his Nautilus into the great ocean depths and, to this day, into our imaginations.
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The Connection
At Mount Madonna School (MMS) values of respect, honesty, service to others and non-violence create a vital and safe community for learning. From the wonder of preschool through the rigor of twelfth grade, these students explore their world, celebrate community and build strong identities as citizens and scholars.
‘Wow! A new egg!’ said a wide-eyed six-year-old girl, extending her arm to show this ‘treasure.’ As students took turns wrapping their fingers around the egg’s warm brown shell, nearby classmates cuddled accommodating hens or peered through wooden pens, coming face to face with hairy goats.
Last week was a bustle of activity in the Spanish classroom, where all students grades 3 through 11, helped to create pieces for a large, group ofrenda installation honoring D’a de los Muertos .
The United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Marine Debris Program, October 2015, “California Teachers Bring Home Lessons on Plastic Marine Debris,” article references Mount Madonna School’s 2013-14 fifth grade class’ sea turtle environmental project.