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Summer SAVY, Session 6 Day 1, “Earth Science Rocks!” (1st-2nd)
Jul. 21, 2025—Hello, families! Welcome to Earth Science Rocks! I’m so happy to be teaching your children this week! This is our “introductory day”, so we do A LOT to set the stage for the week. We discussed what scientists are, what geologists do, and pre-assessed their knowledge of erosion and rock/soil types. It was actually exciting...
Summer SAVY, Session 6 Day 1, “Dive Into Design” (1st-2nd)
Jul. 21, 2025—Happy Monday and welcome to Dive into Design! Our class is off to a great start. We had a wonderful day getting to know each other and diving into the world of measurement and design. We started off by observing assorted objects, such as dolls, paperclips, toy cars, toy food, blocks, rulers, etc., and played...
Summer SAVY, Session 5 Day 5, “Writing History: Truth and Lessons in the Past” (7th-8th)
Jul. 18, 2025—Today, we introduced Eleanor Roosevelt and her letter of resignation to the Daughters of the American Revolution, with the response from the DAR’s president at the time. We reviewed Mrs. Roosevelt’s 1939 newspaper edition of “My Column,” where she addressed the decision to resign from the nation. Together, we analyzed the situation (Should E.R. Resign...
Summer SAVY, Session 5 Day 5, “Utopia or Dystopia: The Nature of Power” (7th-8th)
Jul. 18, 2025—Hello Families and Students! I am so sad that today is our last day of Utopia v. Dystopia, but I have had such an amazing week with y’all! I have been blown away by the depths of our discussions and very impressed with how y’all handled our simulations and real-life scenarios, such as supply chain...
Summer SAVY, Session 5 Day 5, “Hidden Chemistry: Everyday Chemical Reactions” (7th-8th)
Jul. 18, 2025—SAVY Families, Today marked the final day of our journey through Hidden Chemistry: Everyday Chemical Reactions, and what an exciting conclusion it was! Your children have spent the week exploring the invisible forces and chemical reactions that shape the world around them, and today, we dove into the intriguing world of acids, bases, and pH. We began...
Summer SAVY, Session 5 Day 5, “The Origins of Math: Discovery or Invention?” (5th-6th)
Jul. 18, 2025—The big day has finally arrived! Student groups presented the Number Systems they worked so diligently on. Each group had a task of creating two: one with a visual reference to quantity, another with a cultural one (dozen eggs represents 12, New Year – 1, bike 2, etc). Students were required to include numbers 1-100,...
Summer SAVY, Session 5 Day 5, “Programming and Robotics” (5th-6th)
Jul. 18, 2025—Our last day in Programming and Robotics was a blast! We started our day thinking about how robots impact human jobs. We discussed and thought about the ethics of using robots. We then developed 3 laws for robots in small groups and discussed why these would be important. After our recreation time, students brainstormed and...
Summer SAVY, Session 5 Day 5, “From Myth to Modern Legend: Greek Mythology” (5th-6th)
Jul. 18, 2025—Happy Friday! We had a fabulous final day in Greek Mythology: Myth to Modern Legend! This morning, we ended our study of the mythology canon by learning about the Trojan War and the Odyssey. After that, we completed our mythological board games and finished writing our own myths. Students then had the opportunity to present...
Summer SAVY, Session 5 Day 5, “Space Academy: Exploring the Work of Astronauts” (3rd-4th)
Jul. 18, 2025—Our final day at Space Academy was filled with reflection, creativity, and connection. We began by revisiting the concept of Exploration and the five Generalizations we’ve been building on all week. Students shared how their understanding of exploration has grown and how it applies not just to space, but to science, learning, and life. Then...
Summer SAVY, Session 5 Day 5, “The Making of America: Rebellion, Revolt, and Resolution” (3rd-4th)
Jul. 18, 2025—Hello again, families! This week flew by. I have said this every day to multiple people—this is the BEST class I’ve ever had the privilege of teaching. I do not say this lightly. All students were eager to learn, curious, and extraordinarily kind. They have exceptional senses of humor, too! I do love teaching American...