Squid Dissection

Sixth grade students recently dissected squid.  They enjoyed writing with the squid's ink even after they found out where the ink actually originated.

The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method

Kindergarten and first grade students are learning about the Scientific Method.  So far, their experiments have included:

What sinks and floats?
How can you turn salt water into drinking water?
How will fresh water and salt water affect Gummy Bears?

Below, students are testing items to see what floats and what sinks.

National History Day Winners

Two sixth grade teams will advance to the National History Day state competition on April 21, 2012!  Congratulations to:

"Free to Learn" Documentary:  Jonah, Brady, and Breanna

"Warsaw Ghetto Uprising" Webpage:  Amanda and Chloe

Congratulations and good luck!

Famous Future City Participants

I was excited to see that some of my students were filmed for this video.  Great public speaking Chris, and wonderful gestures Cassie!  I'm very proud of your hard work and dedication to this competition!

Straw Rockets

Third and fourth grade students have been experimenting with straw rockets.

How does length affect the range? How does the nose come mass affect the range? How does the angle affect the range? Students use the scientific process to answer those questions.

Toothpaste Commercials

The first and second grade Challenge students are currently filming their toothpaste commercials. Stay tuned for the final products!

Heading to D.C.

Yes, that is correct, Bondidag Cove is heading to Washington D.C. Four seventh grade students earned first place at the Future City Regional Competition in Chicago. They will be presenting at the National Level in February. The Triana City team also won several awards, including the BEST ESSAY! Congratulations to all of you!

From left, Angel Ramos (mentor), Chris, Taylor, Emily, Rileigh, and Mrs. Hawkins

Triana
Team Members:   Cassie, Allana, Nissa, Kate, and Josh   

             

Bondidag Cove Awards: Peer Award (other teams picked their model as their favorite)
and "Integrated Highway Design" sponsored by the Illinois Association of County Engineers (IACE)

Triana
Awards: "Best Essay," "High Rise Award" sponsored by The Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings, "Best Future City Promotion" sponsored by The Society for Marketing Professional Services, and 3rd Place award for the "Go to 2040 Plan Implementation."