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Summer SAVY Session 6, Day 2, Intro to Chemical Engineering (Rylander)
Jul. 25, 2023—Today was a very insightful day for students as we explored the role that chemical engineers play in product research. We learned about consumer surveys and how they help inform product development by creating our own “juice product” and surveying another class on their preferred color of juice. It was an awesome experience to be able...
Summer SAVY Session 6, Day 1, Encounters and Experiences
Jul. 24, 2023—Hello SAVY Families! Today was a wonderful way to kick off SAVY Session 6: Encounters and Experiences, Archetypes in Literature. I was so impressed with the students’ hard work, inquisitive minds, and dedication to learning. They quickly showed me what a fun group of students they will be to work with this week! We...
Summer SAVY Session 6, Day 1, The Next Great Debate
Jul. 24, 2023—Monday, July 24, 2023 Good afternoon families and great debaters! Today was our introduction to the ancient philosophical tradition that brings us the art of debate! In the morning session, we learned a bit about each other and discussed what we already know and want to learn about how to debate well. We also brainstormed...
Summer SAVY Session 6, Day 1, Conservation Paleobiology
Jul. 24, 2023—Welcome to Conservation Paleobiology! What an exciting community of students we have gathered together this year. I am so excited to get to know everyone in the class and come together to learn about the amazing tools that paleontologists use to decode the fossil record. Today, we started out by getting to know one another...
Summer SAVY Session 6, Day 1, Molecular Gastronomy
Jul. 24, 2023—Good evening parents! We have just completed Day 1 of Molecular Gastronomy here at SAVY, and I am extremely impressed by each and every one of the students in this class. Not only did they come in excited to learn, but they asked incredible questions and even stumped me a few times! But that just...
Summer SAVY Session 6, Day 1, Harry Potter (Lowery)
Jul. 24, 2023—Upon arrival to wizardry school, in true magical fashion our young witches and wizards were sorted into their houses which they will represent for the rest of the week. For our first potions class, we discussed many aspects of polymers: how they’re made, where they’re encountered, and how they relate to Troll Bogies found in...
Summer SAVY Session 6, Day 1, Harry Potter (Owens)
Jul. 24, 2023—Upon arrival to wizardry school, in true magical fashion our young witches and wizards were sorted into their houses which they will represent for the rest of the week. For our first potions class, we discussed many aspects of polymers: how they’re made, where they’re encountered, and how they relate to Troll Bogies found in...
Summer SAVY Session 6, Day 1, Writing with Fire
Jul. 24, 2023—We had a phenomenal day today as we began to “write with fire!” After introducing themselves and each other, students began tackling their first poem: “Mrs. Ribeiro” by Sarah Kay. This poem encouraged students to think about their own experiences with their favorite teachers. We then transitioned from a discussion to time for writing. While...
Summer SAVY Session 6, Day 1, Forces of Nature
Jul. 24, 2023—We are beyond excited to work with this group of brilliant students. The students will be collecting data all week in regards to the Beaufort Scale as we introduce forces of nature. The students spent time learning about the Engineering Design Process and what a prototype is. They were all able to draw a blueprint...
Summer SAVY Session 6, Day 1, Electrical Engineering
Jul. 24, 2023—Thank you so much for making this opportunity available for your child! The level of engagement and enthusiasm was ELECTRIC! I truly look forward to all that we can learn and accomplish this week in July’s Session 6 of SAVY. What is a system? In observing many systems (refrigeration systems, educational systems, transportation systems, communication,...