Fall

Autumn is here! Leaves are falling and the air is cool and crisp! The skies are clear and it is the perfect time to learn about the heavens! In 8th grade, students have been focusing on the Earth, Moon, and Sun systems; using models to simulate eclipses and lunar phases. In 6th grade, students have been studying space beyond our solar system; learning about the characteristics and beauty of God's wonderful creation: the stars. The 6th graders have been busy designing experiments to test different types of magnitude and will finish the unit using their improvisation abilities to act out the different categories of stars. We were especially blessed this year when, right in the middle of our space unit, a total lunar eclipse occurred. Several students got up at 5am and took a selfie with the eclipse in the background. Anything for extra credit!