Math
7th graders finished their unit on Monday with a lesson on comparing box plots. They then practiced by analyzing data to build and interpret dot plots and box plots on Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday they worked on a review for their final check in on Monday. The 8th graders had lessons on reflections, rotations, and how to identify different types of transformations. They also have their final check-in Monday. Algebra students escaped their final review escape room and continued to study for their cumulative final exam.
Humanities
This week in science, students concluded production on their quarter projects for the upcoming end-of-year PoP Celebration.
One of the featured projects focused on the mysterious monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Student groups completed detailed models representing the monolith’s appearances throughout the novel, including its discovery in prehistoric times, its excavation on the Moon, and its presence in deep space near Saturn. Students used descriptive passages from the novel to help guide the design and atmosphere of their models, carefully connecting literature with visual interpretation and scientific imagination.
Students also completed a final Check In evaluation over the novel. The assessment focused on key themes, symbolism, character development, and the scientific concepts explored throughout the story. Special attention was given to the journey of Dave Bowman, the role of the monolith, and the novel’s exploration of technology, evolution, and humanity’s future in space.
Theme
This week in Theme class, students completed their final Check In evaluation with a focus on Astronomy concepts studied throughout the semester. The assessment challenged students to apply their understanding of the solar system, stars, galaxies, gravity, light years, and space exploration while analyzing diagrams, data tables, and scientific models.
In addition to the evaluation, students participated in a hands-on sound wave investigation using string telephones. Through the experiment, students explored how vibrations travel through materials to create sound and tested how factors such as string tension and distance affected sound quality. The activity gave students an engaging way to connect classroom learning about waves and energy transfer to a simple real-world application while encouraging teamwork and scientific observation skills.
Students also began preparing for our upcoming end-of-year PoP celebration, which will showcase many of the creative and academic projects completed this semester. Groups organized displays featuring models, posters, experiments, and research projects from units on astronomy, Earth science, waves, and space exploration. The celebration will give students an opportunity to share their work, reflect on their accomplishments, and demonstrate the scientific skills they have developed throughout the year.
Epsilon groups put last touches on posters outlining the waves of the Electromagnetic spectrum.
Students experiment with various forms of string telephones to test the viability of communication through sound waves.
Phones using fishing line and cotton twine were tested for their successful ability to transmit sound as students experimented with sound waves.
Math students, above, work at analyzing box plots.
