Inspired by the work of Joni Chancer, a local teacher, author, and lecturer, the fifth grade students joined forces with the tenth grade students for an afternoon of “visible thinking” at the museum. Students let the art draw them in, selecting a painting or sculpture to study. They wrote down their observations, questions, and thoughts about the piece. This will be the inspiration for some poetry in class next week. Later, the fifth and tenth grade students will share their poetry.