DiscoveryFlex students have the opportunity to enrich their learning through in-person experiences, which are designed to complement their flexible learning model. This option allows students to attend hands-on activities, labs, and workshops that provide practical application of concepts learned. These experiences take place in the Cypress Room at our Discovery campuses.
By participating in in-person sessions, students can improve their understanding of scientific principles, engage in real-world problem-solving, and build essential skills like teamwork and communication. This combination of online and in-person learning aims to create a more dynamic and interactive educational experience that keeps students motivated and curious about their studies. While these engaging in-person opportunities are available, attendance is not mandatory.
This past week, our 6th and 7th-grade students engaged in exciting hands-on science activities that deepened their understanding of key scientific concepts.
Our 6th-grade students applied the scientific method by participating in a comprehensive investigation into how water temperature affects the rate of chemical reactions. Using lab tools, they adeptly measured both volume and mass. Collaborating in pairs, the students honed their critical thinking skills by following step-by-step procedures, analyzing data, and discussing their findings.
A highlight of the session was learning about the AI-generated Farm-Ed Hydroponic Growth Chamber. Students observed a growing cucumber plant and made connections to their classroom discussions about what plants need to thrive—an essential topic in our 6th-grade science curriculum. They capped off the session by exploring the process of photosynthesis and interpreting scientific data related to plant growth.
Our 7th-grade students also participated in a stimulating hands-on activity where they utilized beakers, graduated cylinders, and balances to measure the effects of mass on thermal energy transfer. Working in pairs, they demonstrated critical thinking and procedure-following skills as they identified variables and created graphs based on their collected data.
Similar to the 6th graders, they explored the innovative AI-powered Farm-Ed Hydroponic Growth Chamber, observing the same cucumber plant and expanding their understanding of soil-less plant growth.
We look forward to more hands-on experiences as the year progresses!