O’Maley Takes Advantage of Local Gems to Enhance Learning in the Classroom
On October 12th, Lighthouse students participated in a Gloucester field trip to enhance their work with the interdisciplinary theme of perspective. After having done work with a biography of Fitz Henry Lane, students traveled to the Cape Ann Museum to hear a presentation on his life. Following the presentation, students were able to walk around the museum and observe/analyze the large collection of Fitz Henry Lane
originals.
The museum visit enhanced their understandings of the following essential questions: 1. How does landscape affect who we are and how we see the world? 2. How does understanding deepen when we consider a subject from the opposite view? 3. How are the five themes of geography evident in Gloucester’s landscape? 4. How can museums become classrooms? 5. How does art “speak” without words?
After their museum visit, students proceeded to the Lane house on Harbor Loop. Here, students listened to a monologue by O’Maley teacher, Jay DiPrima. His theatrical speech as Fitz Henry Lane kicked off their work at their first site. Students surrounded the Lane house and sketched landscapes considering perspective and the way the five themes of geography affect landscape.
Jordan Govani sketches inner harbor
Students also sketched views from Rocky Neck and from the boulevard. Lunch at the Gloucester House ended a successful trip.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Love seeing the students out of the classroom and into our city of learning, keep up the great work.
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