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Teva Day 2: Ecology

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Students woke up before their alarm clocks today. They were so excited to start the day with hot cocoa.
Students woke up before their alarm clocks today. They were so excited to start the day with hot cocoa.

 

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Afterwards we participated in morning shacharit, the morning prayer service. Afterwards we participated in morning shacharit, the morning prayer service.
Students had time outside alone in nature during the amidah, the silent prayer. I wonder what parents think about the idea of praying in this way.
Students had time outside alone in nature during the amidah, the silent prayer. I wonder what parents think about the idea of praying in this way.
After a yummy breakfast, we sang songs about decomposition, with groovy hand signals.
After a yummy breakfast, we sang songs about decomposition, with groovy hand signals.
Dancing in the dining hall is an unusual (and awesome!) experience.
Dancing in the dining hall is an unusual (and awesome!) experience.

In their outdoor learning groups, students' focus today was on ecology. Can you guess which local plant produced this cool effect?
In their outdoor learning groups, students’ focus today was on ecology. Can you guess which local plant produced this cool effect?

 

Students journalled seriously
Students journalled seriously
And made serious mustaches
And made serious mustaches

 

The joy of discovery
The joy of discovery
The impressive compost piles here inspire us
The impressive compost piles here inspire us
Snacks are healthy and plentiful
Snacks are healthy and plentiful
This group is super proud of their discovery of an edible mushroom. They even put it on the "cool stuff table"!
This group is super proud of their discovery of an edible mushroom. They even put it on the “cool stuff table”!

The teachers went for a hike too!
The teachers hit the trails too!
After a day on the trail, students were feeling pretty tired. Still, they regaled us with tales of fire building, cave discovery, and amazement over all the living organisms in the lake
After a day on the trail, students were feeling pretty tired. Still, they regaled us with tales of fire building, cave discovery, and amazement over all the living organisms in the lake

 

During chofesh, or free time, frisbee was a popular choice
During chofesh, or free time, frisbee was a popular choice
It was gorgeous weather for outdoor play
It was gorgeous weather for outdoor play
Students showed off their skills
Students learned new tricks
While others learned new skills from their peers
And others learned  from their peers

 

Students reflect on their moments of awe. After a whole group game of Predator and Prey, the interconnectedness of ecosystems resonates even more.
Students reflect on their moments of awe. After a whole group game of Predator and Prey, the interconnectedness of ecosystems resonates even more.