The AP Chemistry class has been studying thermochemistry, during which they have learned how heat is involved in chemical reactions. In order to get some hands-on experience they went to the lab this week to test some different ingredients for hand warmers, a perfect study now that it is beginning to get cool outside.
The physics class’s goal was to build a capsule that will render the egg unbreakable. This lab explores impulse and momentum. Two groups successfully provided a safe landing for their egg while one resulted in a more “scrambled” fashion!
In our Lower School Science Lab, 5th graders tested for the presence of starch in different foods. This lab reinforced a lesson on photosynthesis and showed the real-life effects of the process. Students learned that plants store extra glucose in the form of starch. What a unique way to interact with scientific principles in the […]
Our 5th grade students viewed plant cells under the microscope in science lab this week! Onions, tomatoes and lettuce were among the cells observed under the microscope. What a unique opportunity for our students to see the relevance of science with their own eyes and to notice the differences at the cellular level of food […]
To help our 5th grade students understand scientific concepts about plants, Mrs. Wallace devised a mystery case the students needed to use leaves to solve. As the story goes, a robber had escaped and the only evidence police had on the suspects were leaves stuck to the trucks’ tires. In order to solve the case […]
David Collins seventh grade had an incredible science project and lab this week! The project and lab compared cheek cells (animal cell) and plant cells (onion skin) under the microscope. Our students were able to see these cells close up and observe their differences and similarities while having a fun, colorful project at the same […]
Lower School News From the desk of Sandra Fritcher, Principal We added ten tremendous people to the Lower School staff this year: PK, K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, Music, Library, P.E., and two instructional aides. Our instructional program is greatly enhanced because of these additions. Our P.E. program is greater than it has ever been. Brock […]
In 4th grade science, the students observed different soils to learn about soil profiles and then they tested the sediment rate in a graduated cylinder filled with water.
Our 6th graders conducted an inferring lab in Mrs. Wallace’s science class. They observed and interacted with four different liquids to infer what each liquid was.
Step into our lower school science lab and see what interactive learning is all about!