Captured Moments
Here is a collection of our learning in action.
Saving Fred.
Let's just say that getting a gummy worm into the life preserver was more challenging than we originally thought. Many a Fred 'died' before student inventors created tweezers to rescue the little worm. Great cooperation in action!
Let's just say that getting a gummy worm into the life preserver was more challenging than we originally thought. Many a Fred 'died' before student inventors created tweezers to rescue the little worm. Great cooperation in action!
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STEM: Architecture
Working with Ms. Preiss' class, we were able to create amazing structures. The goal was to create the tallest free-standing structure. As we worked through the design phase, students had lots of conversation about the end result. It turns out the actual building is much more challenging than we thought, especially when the only materials to use are marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti.
Working with Ms. Preiss' class, we were able to create amazing structures. The goal was to create the tallest free-standing structure. As we worked through the design phase, students had lots of conversation about the end result. It turns out the actual building is much more challenging than we thought, especially when the only materials to use are marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti.
The Incredible Edible Cell
It was wonderful to watch the students synthesize the candy objects into their cell creations. Each scientist was required to make both animal and plant cells. The student chose one for evaluation purposes- the organelles were identified on the lab report. Making the connection with shape and color really made the difference in understanding what each organelle's function was within the cell structure. Our favorite part was disposing of the cells appropriately. And they were delicious!
It was wonderful to watch the students synthesize the candy objects into their cell creations. Each scientist was required to make both animal and plant cells. The student chose one for evaluation purposes- the organelles were identified on the lab report. Making the connection with shape and color really made the difference in understanding what each organelle's function was within the cell structure. Our favorite part was disposing of the cells appropriately. And they were delicious!
Blue Ridge Education Center
Taking our learning to the great outdoors. What an excellent way to bridge the standards of excellence to our everyday lives and the world all around us.
Taking our learning to the great outdoors. What an excellent way to bridge the standards of excellence to our everyday lives and the world all around us.
