While NASA didn’t send the real David Bowie into space, this astronaut was able to cover his famous work, Space Oddity during his free time in the International Space Station. I’ve been looking for an excuse to show my students this incredible video. Finally, the opportunity presented itself!
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We were also able to look into Gustav Holst’s famous work, The Planets. The Planets’ provide a musical representation of all the known planets of the Solar System seen from Earth at the time of which it was written (1914-1916). Each piece has a different character that coincides with the astrological character of each given planet. For example, Mars (the bringer of war) is vivacious, intense, and fast paced! Venus, (the bringer of peace) on the other hand, is serene and beautiful.Space week has been an awesome experience for both students and teachers alike! We wanted to thank everyone, parents and volunteers included, for all of the hard work that was put into making it all a great success! What an amazing opportunity for the kids!
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Have a great weekend!
-Mr. Bissell