What is Blue? :: Wrap Up #clrpoem

♥ This project is dedicated to the memory of Mr. David Eldridge of Hawes Primary School in Yorkshire Dales, England. David was a pioneer in the area of meaningful technology integration through educational blogging, a passionate innovator, and a generous learning partner. David recognized the importance of a global education and the power of collaborative learning.  You are missed, David. ♥



We just completed our FIFTH week of the Twitter Time :: Color/Colour Poem Project. What is BLUE?





Mrs. Yollis apologizes for skipping "What is Green?" Wrap Up. 
She has been sick. :-(





The object of this collaborative project is to create digital images, share original poems, and publish through our classroom Twitter account using the hashtag #clrpoem! Each week a color of the visible spectrum will be showcased! Everyone is invited to participate!



ROY  G  BIV 

One way to remember the visible spectrum is the
ROY G BIV acronym.
(red-orange-yellow-green-blue-*indigo-violet)

*We'll be going with purple. 



Here are some highlights of What is BLUE? week. Thank you to all who participated!



Los Angeles
















Blueberries are blue,
Super antioxidant,
Delectable fruit!



#clrpoem #haiku
 By Nicholas




Hawaii 








Sacramento 





New Zealand





















New York City













Mrs. McKenzie's students inspired by Mr. Webb's students!
We are using poems as mentor texts as well.


 

Observation from Mrs. McKenzie in New Zealand. Social media can be used to promote and motivate learners. It is all about having an audience. 



Here is a fabulous summary of some blue poems from Mr. Webb's class in New Zealand! Check them out! 






Final week, what is PURPLE?




Join the fun! Shoot an image, write a complementary poem, and tweet it out using the hashtag #clrpoem.





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