Hip
hip hooray! The day has finally come. West Middle School held its TENS
Symposium. Mrs. Schulte’s seventh grade students displayed their science boards
on May 30.
The
boards reflected the results of their research project that was conducted at Indian
Springs Metropark. At the TENS Symposium students shared their research
project with one another. Each group explained their question, procedures,
materials and conclusion. Data was displayed in graph form.
After
they were treated to a pizza lunch, provided by Indian Springs Metropark and
sponsored by the 3M Corporation, groups then relayed their project information
to their peers. Other science students were invited to attend the TENS
Symposium. The responses from the invited guests were very positive.
Guests were impressed by the neatness of the boards and the wealth of
information provided by Mrs. Schulte’s students.
But
most importantly, Mrs. Schulte’s seventh grade science students are very proud
of their work. Many students look forward to returning to a Metropark setting
for further investigation or just to enjoy the beauty of a park setting. The
students enjoyed talking to their peers about what they learned.
This
experience had many benefits. Students now have real world experience in
conducting an experiment using the scientific method. They gained confidence in
their public speaking abilities. Inferences they made by drawing
conclusions from the data they had collected allowed them to improve their
problem solving strategies and employ higher order thinking skills.
Finally,
West Middle School, especially Mrs. Schulte and Mrs. Bochenek, wish to thank
the naturalists from the Indian Springs Metropark and the 3M Corporation for
making this experience possible. With their funding and support, our students
had a wonderful real world experience that they will remember for a lifetime.
The “seeds” that were planted because of this experience will influence
future career choices for many of our students.
Submitted
by Sara Bochenek
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