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Career Connections at SAVY Saturday, Week 2, Neuroscience at Work (7th-8th)
Feb. 2, 2025—Today, our neuroscientists in training took the foundational knowledge they gained last week to new heights! We dove into the world of sensory systems and perception, uncovering how the brain processes the information we take in from the world around us to influence our behavior and cognition. After a quick review, we jumped right into...
Career Connections at SAVY Saturday, Week 2, Powering the Future: The Wonders of Batteries and Electrochemistry (7th-8th)
Feb. 2, 2025—SAVY Families, Our second Saturday of Powering the Future: The Wonders of Batteries and Electrochemistry was so fun! Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and willingness to participate make our classroom a vibrant and exciting place to learn. I wanted to share with you what your child learned today in our electrochemistry class. Throughout our real-world experiments and...
SAVY Saturday, Week 2, Percy Jackson & Greek Mythology (5th-6th)
Feb. 2, 2025—Our second Saturday together was a fantastic success! We kicked off the day by matching images of the 12 Olympians with their names—a fun and interactive way to refresh our memories from last week’s lesson. This quick activity encouraged teamwork and discussion, setting a great tone for the rest of the day. The morning was...
SAVY Saturday, Week 2, Biology of the Body (5th-6th)
Feb. 2, 2025—Welcome to Week 2 of the Biology of the Body This week, students explored the respiratory system, focusing on the lungs and how tuberculosis affects not only this system but also the lymphatic, central nervous, and circulatory systems. Through an antibody immune experiment, they observed how bacteria enter the body by inhaling airborne particles. They...
SAVY Saturday, Week 2, Space Academy (3rd-4th)
Feb. 2, 2025—Our second day of exploration launched with a deep dive into the Scientific Method, where students applied critical thinking skills to analyze the progress of their hydroponic greenhouses. Through keen observation, they noted the germination of bean sprouts, sunflower seeds, and lima beans, sparking hypotheses about the conditions influencing plant growth. The bell peppers remain...
SAVY Saturday, Week 2, Cryptology (3rd-4th)
Feb. 2, 2025—It was an amazing day of learning and growing! We started our morning with a review of the Egyptian Numeral system by creating a cartouche of our birthdate. After two more exciting rounds of “A Case of Red Herrings,” we jumped into our Eleventh Hour book. Many of the students wanted to play a game...
SAVY Saturday, Week 2, Matter Mysteries, Hayes (1st-2nd)
Feb. 2, 2025—What an exciting second week we’ve had at SAVY! We continued our journey into the world of matter and expanded our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of our universe. This week, we kicked off with an observation lab to delve into the essence of being a scientist. Students participated in a hands-on activity where...
SAVY Saturday, Week 2, Matter Mysteries, Elliott (1st-2nd)
Feb. 2, 2025—What an exciting second week we’ve had at SAVY! We continued our journey into the world of matter and expanded our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of our universe. This week, we kicked off with an observation lab to delve into the essence of being a scientist. Students participated in a hands-on activity where...
SAVY Saturday, Week 2, Animal Adaptations (1st-2nd)
Feb. 2, 2025—Hello SAVY Families! Day 2 of Spring SAVY 2025: Animal Adaptations was another great success. We started the day off learning about change and life cycles and getting to see these concepts in real-time with the study of our live mealworms! While the mealworm experiment was the highlight of the day, we spent the afternoon...
SAVY Saturday, Week 2, Beyond the Pyramids (K)
Feb. 2, 2025—It was an absolute privilege to step in for the instructor today while she was out. The students’ enthusiasm for learning made for an engaging and enriching experience! We began by getting to know each other and reviewing what they had learned last week. It was wonderful to hear their insightful comments about the significance...