Lab Days Enrich Learning During Marking Period One

During the Marking Period 1 Lab Days, Science classes certainly made great use of the extended time by conducting chemistry labs, physics demonstrations, taking nature walks to identify trees and fungi, and releasing trout into a local stream. Students in Art classes enjoyed deeply focusing on their work during the prolonged studio session. Budding engineers in Robotics class set their first robots in motion in Grier’s newly renovated IT Corridor. Acting students used the time to practice stage make-up techniques. The variation in the daily schedule didn’t hinder students taking private voice and music lessons. Learning Skills teachers used the longer period as an opportunity to prepare their students for upcoming tests and projects, getting the students organized and teaching study techniques. These are just some examples of the many interesting and beneficial ways teachers opt to use their extended periods.