In one of our college prep physics class we were doing a lab to explore projectile motion—figuring out how objects behave when they travel vertically and horizontally at the same time. We had two different types of projectiles (plastic and steel), and we were measuring the range of each projectile using our projectile launcher and […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Do you have a praise for answered prayer or a request for prayer you would like to share? Simply put the details in an email to me at [email protected] and I will gladly share it with our community. We certainly know the power of prayer […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Rogan Heim graduated Brook Hill in 2012. Since then, he has been a student of American History at the University of Texas, Tyler. It is Rogan’s belief that God is nudging him toward teaching American History, hopefully at his alma mater! Thus, he […]
The Art 2 students were invited to a tea party at Mrs. Cargile’s Art Studio. It is always inspiring to visit a working art studio to learn how artists work and organize their space. You can see firsthand the materials and art supplies they use and which brands of paint they prefer! Such an experience […]
Sixth graders did a rock cycle lab this week using different kinds of chocolate morsels to represent the various minerals in a rock. First, students weathered their rocks and then layered them in a piece of foil. They placed books on top to apply pressure like layering in the real world. Students then examined their “sedimentary rock.” Next, they […]
Jessica Mize taught real-life math to her 7th graders this week. The project involved showing 7th grade students how to create and work in Excel so that they could see first-hand the real numbers to leasing a car! Students chose their own car and compared it to a more economical choice Mrs. Mize offered. Questions […]
Dr. Stan Ward hosted a forum on beliefs and theories of beginnings for Mrs. Brunson’s biology students. Topics covered included biblical creation beliefs, evolution theories, cultural beliefs, intelligent design and irreducible complexity. It was a huge opportunity for us to integrate faith and learning in the classroom, discuss various viewpoints, and learn the theological consequences […]
Kindergarten students wore hats of all shapes and sizes to school this Friday. During class, students studied poems, math problems, and did a variety of learning activities – all about hats! Although wearing hats is a lot of fun, it also serves as a learning device, helping students connect their various activities and lessons from the […]
PreK students learned about the letter “S” this week, and as a way of celebrating, students wore crazy socks to school!
This week in Bible 7, students learned about the story of the Exodus. We focused on the way in which God showed His character by delivering His people through the 10 plagues and other miracles. Students created a comic strip that detailed each plague earlier in the week and focused on the Passover this Friday. The class […]
Last Thursday and Friday, freshmen went on their annual college tour. This year our 9th graders visited Dallas Baptist University, Southern Methodist University, and Texas Christian University. Students that have been at Brook Hill since the sixth grade will have visited and taken notes on over 14 local colleges and universities by the time they apply […]
Representatives from The University of Arkansas, The University of Alabama, and Samford University were at Brook Hill this week visiting with students, answering questions, and promoting their individual colleges and universities. This is a routine event at Brook Hill as we want our students to get as much exposure to a variety of colleges as […]