What do people do on planes?

When flying back to Missouri we ate, slept, read, worked, enjoyed the view, and met new people.

Warming Up

Seattle, Washington is known for delicious coffee. Tiger doesn’t drink coffee, but Mrs. Wright sure enjoyed this cup! What picture do you see in the foam?

Seattle Street Percussionist

Tiger met a musician in Seattle. Take a closer look, and see what everybody else is doing in this busy city.

Tiger, Tea, and Thank You

Seattle is a great place for culture vultures because people from many places live in Seattle. They bring their cultures with them. In these videos, Ryan tells us about tea in China, and we learn to say “thank you”.

Making Crêpes

I enjoyed a delicious lunch at La Crêperie Voilà in Seattle, Washington. There were many choices of crêpe fillings- apples, cheese, salmon, vegetables, and more! I chose a savory crêpe with spiced apples, Swiss cheese, and maple syrup. It was delicious! What would you put in a crêpe?

The Salmon Pole Monument

The Salmon Pole Monument at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington celebrates the cultures of the area. It shows a salmon surrounded by an intertwined orca, osprey, bear, sea lion, and man. All of these animals depend on the salmon for food. How many of the animals do you see?

Tiger Goes to College

Tiger and friends were invited to speak with students at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.

Evergreen students and staff led a thoughtful discussion about how Native Americans are portrayed in US history standards.

Researchers from the University of Missouri were invited to speak at Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA.

Thunderbird

The indigenous artwork found throughout Evergreen State College reflects their appreciation of many cultures. The Thunderbird is a symbol of our school district. What is the history of this symbol in our area? What does the Thunderbird represent?

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How Many States?

We flew from St. Louis, Missouri to Seattle. Washington. How many states do you think we flew over?

Tiger on a Train

We rode a train from the airport to our hotel. The train has safe ways for people to stand while they ride.