Classroom Projects

98/99 Projects :
Science classes study how things move.
How much force is needed to move a brick?  What can you do to make the brick easier to move?  What is force, work, and friction?
 As we explored these and other questions in our study of simple and complex machines, we also explored web sites with information about machines.

Fifth graders participate in Project Dare Program.
 
 Officer Thomas leads students in weekly lessons on drug prevention.  Balloon Day was a kickoff of this great program with all fifth graders participating.  Assistant Principal Mr. Guido and Principal Mr. Poole assist with the activities.

Visit to multi-age classes to see puppet show.

We enjoyed the Magic School Bus puppet show that the third and fourth graders performed.  Their art work and acting were wonderful.  Thank you Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Zickefoose for inviting us.
 

Empty Quarter Expedition As we study early European explorers to the Americas, we will compare their explorations to this present day expedition of Canadian explorers.  They will be traveling by foot and camel in Arabia to explore the world's largest desert. Click on the picture to see the exciting technology and curriculum lessons that will correspond to their expedition. 

97/98 Internet projects:

JASON@School Pilot Program:

We will be one of  500  schools participating in this high-quality, interactive project expedition.   The JASON Project curricular approach features advanced assessment strategies, hands-on learning modules, and inquiry-based field investigations.  Research areas will take us to:  Corals in Bermuda and Midwater Communities, Monterey Bay, and the East Pacific Rise.
 

Tidal Passages:

Tidal Passages is an interactive curriculum based expedition.  Students around the world will board the tall ship Alvei as she travels the oceans of the world following the historical sailing routes of early explorers.  Classrooms will have the opportunity to interact with crew members in the day to day operations of a ship reminiscent of a bygone era.  These students will be engaging in cultural, historical, and scientific exploration of water and land through experiences via the Internet.
 

Class Weather Station Students made homemade weather instruments to measure temperature, wind speed and direction, air pressure, and amount of rainfall. Classroom measurements were compared with other schools around the world by way of the internet. Daily forecasts were shared on the school network TV. On the first day of Spring, some 52 schools around the world reported their data to us.
 

96/97 Internet Projects:

ABC-Disney News Blast Reporters

Jason and Amy, our ABC News Reporters, covered President Clinton' s arrival and departure from Clarksburg Airport for the town meeting on education.

Flying High into Research with Cyberspace Skyschool

Students made and flew gliders. They measured the distances flown, recorded data, and compiled their team and classroom averages as part of Cyber Skyschool.
Over 25 schools from around the world collaborated by way of the internet project.

After visiting the WV Air Center to see how planes are built, students wrote stories and drew pictures of the aircraft. Nice work Phillip.

NASA Women Chats  Live chats with women working at NASA were enjoyed. Women like Tipper Gore and Carol Bartz, CEO of Autodesk participated in Virtual Take Our Daughters to Work Day.
 

Bell Atlantic World School When we completed our internet project that won our classroom a grant from Bell Atlantic, classroom representatives, Zane and Maria, attended the World School Graduation in Charleston  on June 4, 1997 to celebrate.James Earl Jones autographed pictures for students before speaking at the World School Ceremony.

Zane and Maria received diplomas from Governor Underwood.

They also talked with former Governor Caperton about their projects.

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