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Summer SAVY 2018: Session 4, Day 1 – Traveling Through Time (Rising 2nd)
Jul. 9, 2018—Dear SAVY parents, Our budding archaeologists had a wonderful first day in Mesoamerica! We had so much fun, we almost ran out of time! We began this morning talking about what it is we think archaeologists do versus what archaeologists actually do! Like most adults, many of the students were surprised to learn that archaeologists...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 4, Day 1 – Adventures in Algebra (Rising 2nd)
Jul. 9, 2018—Happy First Day! Our Algebra class is digging deep into a unit on algebraic expressions, equations, and variables. The mathematicians created concept maps to assess their prior knowledge of the skills/concepts being taught in this particular unit. They also created concept maps about themselves to become familiar with each other. They were introduced to a...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 4, Day 1 – Intro to Coding and Robotics (Rising 1st)
Jul. 9, 2018—Dear SAVY Parents, What an exciting start on our first day of Coding and Robotics. The students were fearless, persistent, and undaunted in rising to the many challenges of the morning, and we are just getting start on a tremendous week! Today we introduced some basic skills in computer programming. What is an algorithm?...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 5 – Digital Storytelling (Rising 5th/6th)
Jun. 29, 2018—This morning we watched a short clip of author Neil Gaiman telling a story from his childhood as our story bit. We discussed how Gaiman uses the storytelling elements we have been talking about throughout the week. He is an author, so his delivery was different of those that we have seen, but we discussed how...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 5 – Math and Music (Rising 5th/6th)
Jun. 29, 2018—The trial of John Cage was a rousing success! I was so impressed with the work done by both sides to put together an spirited, engaging, yet respectful debate. In the end, John Cage was declared not guilty of crimes against music! As I told the class, their efforts would have been competitive with that...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 5 – Observational Astronomy (Rising 3rd/4th)
Jun. 29, 2018—What a great week! We had a great day to end our time together culminating in a fun open house! To start our day, we did some reviewing and some more complicated questions dealing with the Moon and its rise and set time coupled with the phase. Students liked trying to come up with challenge...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 5 – The Makings of America (Rising 3rd/4th)
Jun. 29, 2018—Dear SAVY Parents, It has been my profound pleasure to work with your child this week in the course, The Makings of America: Rebellion, Revolt, and Resolution. I hope you and your child will continue to engage in some of the ideals and concepts that we have only begun to explore. Your child has been...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 5 – Environmental Explorers (Rising 2nd)
Jun. 29, 2018—Happy Fifth Day! Thanks to all the parents who stopped by our classroom and visited the stakeholders of Dunesville, NC. The young explorers had a great time showcasing their work today. They also revealed their decision to approve the camp proposal with a 6-4 vote in favor of the children’s camp. Nevertheless, the four members...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 5 – Engineering Solutions (Rising 1st)
Jun. 29, 2018—It is hard to believe that our amazing week has come to an end. Open House is always a favorite with our students because it is their time to showcase their learning and application of learning from the week. It is also a day I look forward to because I have the opportunity to meet...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 4 – Digital Storytelling (Rising 5th/6th)
Jun. 28, 2018—This morning we discussed character development. We started by watching the Pixar short “Lou.” This story displays how with very little dialogue, details and showing become a very important part of developing a character. We gravitate to the stories that show us who the characters are through action versus stories that tell us passively about the...