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Summer SAVY 2022/Session 4 – Dive into Design for Rising 1st/2nd Grade
Jul. 11, 2022—Friday: Happy Friday! Pool-a-palooza went off with a bang! We dove deep into learning about how accurate measurements require identical units, precise starting and ending points, no gaps, or overlaps in coverage, and partitioning of left-over (non-whole) units (measurement accuracy), and using what you know about an object may be helpful in making an educated guess...
Summer SAVY 2022/Session 3 – Robotic Engineering for Rising 5th/6th Grade
Jun. 27, 2022— Friday: As a community we discussed time management as not only a group skill, but a life skill. We talked about ways to break up big projects and why having clearly defined roles and tasks is important, making sure there are checkpoints along the way, and when to ask for help. We also explored how...
Summer SAVY 2022/Session 3 – Autobiographies for Rising 5th/6th Grade
Jun. 27, 2022—Friday: What an amazing ending to our week of work and writing in Autobiographies! Today your child participated in the Oral Presentation of Reflection – Self-Portrait Assignment. The children each had the opportunity to voice their carefully crafted stories and as well as engage in discussions about appreciations, questions, and suggestions for future writing. During the...
Summer SAVY 2022/Session 3 – Marine Biology for Rising 3rd/4th Grade
Jun. 27, 2022—Friday: Today we wrapped up our learning from the week with review games. Students had the opportunity to present on sea creatures of their choice. We had a great week! Thursday: Today the students learned about the deep sea. We discussed the different sections, the various creatures that lurk down there, and so much more! The students...
Summer SAVY 2022/Session 3 – Data Discoverers for Rising 3rd/4th Grade
Jun. 27, 2022—Friday: Survey says….Data Discoverers was a success!! What an amazing week we had learning how to be research scientists! You can look at the “data” that your child is bringing home today and realize how much they’ve grown as researchers! Here are some (not all) of the items you will find in your child’s folder. Go...
Summer SAVY 2022/Session 3 – Industrial Engineering for Rising 3rd/4th Grade
Jun. 27, 2022—Friday: Good evening SAVY students and parents! Today’s lesson gave students the opportunity to apply what they have learned about simple machines, ergonomics, processes, and the concept and measurement of force as they work to improve a factory subsystem. As students brainstormed design ideas, they were reminded of the information they gathered during Lesson 3 about...
Summer SAVY 2022/Session 3 – Games Galore for Rising 1st/2nd Grade
Jun. 27, 2022—Friday: We had a fun filled week in Games Galore! Today the student successfully hosted a Probability Carnival! Students created 11 Carnival Games and posters. Game 1: Ball Dots Drop the ball into slots and aim correctly to get a prize. Game 2: Ball Shot! Throw 3 colored balls into the matching circle to win a prize....
Summer SAVY 2022/Session 3 – Becoming a Botanist for Rising 1st/2nd Grade
Jun. 27, 2022—Friday: We had a great week of studying plants! This morning students learned about what happens to plants when they die. They learned that through the decomposition process, plants become soil that can provide nutrients to new plant life. Each child made a mini compost bin in a clear container, so they can watch the decomposition...
Summer SAVY 2022/Session 2 – Truth vs. Perception for Rising 5th/6th Grade
Jun. 20, 2022—Friday: Thursday: Hello all! As we approach the end of the week, we are beginning to make bigger connections to each of the themes of previous days and also think about the ways that truth and perception can be used and/or distorted in both positive and negative ways. We began to follow the possibilities that mediums...
Summer SAVY 2022/Session 2 – Aquatic Ecology for Rising 5th/6th Grade
Jun. 20, 2022—Friday: Day Five of Aquatic Ecology was a day to remember. I am so proud, and humbled by my SAVY students’ critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration efforts this session. They truly warmed my heart and reminded me why I chose to become an educator. This was one of the best SAVY groups ever, and I...