From Creative Cells to Chemical Reactions: Science in Action
In Mr. Harris’s science classes, students are engaging in dynamic, hands-on learning across the grade levels. Seventh graders recently brought biology to life, unleashing their creativity to complete their cell projects. By building vibrant, detailed models, they transformed abstract textbook diagrams into tangible representations of the building blocks of life, deepening their hands-on understanding of cellular structures.
Meanwhile, high school chemistry students are putting their knowledge to the test. In Chemistry I, students have been exploring the fascinating differences between physical and chemical reactions, culminating in a four-part lab where they used their observational skills to identify various changes. Their scientific inquiry will continue with an exciting glass-bending lab. In the more advanced Chemistry II course, students are mastering the complex language of chemistry by reviewing the naming and formula writing of compounds. Complementing their technical work, they are also embarking on a semester-long reading study of the popular science novel “The Disappearing Spoon,” connecting their lab work to the rich history and captivating stories behind the elements on the periodic table.
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