Editor’s Note: Our Epsilon and Delta students worked hard this week to complete the IOWA standardized test. Due to this testing window, our time in class was limited, and only a few activities were started and completed.
Math
7th grade students tackled independent probability, 8th graders analyzed trend lines, and Algebra students sang the quadratic formula. It was a short, but fun week!
Humanities
Epsilon students explored the topic of space exploration this week by researching real missions, technology, and discoveries about the universe. They learned about important events like the moon landing, space travel, and the challenges astronauts face. At the same time, students read 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke, which helped them think about how science fiction connects to real scientific ideas.
By combining their research with the novel, students were able to compare what is real in space exploration with what is imagined. They discussed topics such as artificial intelligence, human curiosity, and the future of space travel.
Theme
As part of our continued tour through the Solar System, Epsilon students on an exciting assignment inspired by the Voyager mission’s golden records, reimagining what a modern version might include to represent life on Earth today. As part of the project, they began by learning about the solar system, exploring each planet through guided lessons, virtual tours, and detailed note-taking. To deepen their understanding, students participated in a hands-on activity where they modeled the vast distances between planets using both the school parking lot and gym, helping them visualize the true scale of space. This combination of research, creativity, and physical modeling gave students a richer appreciation of our place in the universe while encouraging them to think critically about how humanity might present itself to the cosmos.
Epsilon students put a superhero twist on Rock, Paper, Scissors, as they progressed playing the game from “eggs” to Heroes. The participants above, challenged each other, while the “heros” at top, pose in character.
During a tour through the Solar System, students measured a scale model of the planets front he gym to the parking lot at top. Then came inside to create updated versions of the NASA Voyager program’s Golden Record of images and sounds of the Earth blasted into space in the late 1970s.
Epsilon students took time to harvest and clean the produce of their World War era Victory Gardens. The vegetables,ranging from green onions and spinach and leaf lettuce will be consumed during a Q3-Q4 buffet next week. Students will sample the vegetables and also a bit of astronaut food to celebrate the return of the Artemis II mission.
Part of the DNA of AHB is our close community ties between parents, teachers, and students. At top, AHB parent and building coordinator Anne Rowes as helped the Epsilons on the 12- week Victory Garden project, Above, Delta students hug Ms. Lorrie as she takes her leave of absence to focus on her health. We love and value Lorrie and look forward to her return soon!
