SAVY Category
Summer SAVY, Session 1 Day 1, Harry Potter: The Science Behind the Magic (Richards, Sect. 2) (5th-6th)
Jun. 9, 2025—Dear SAVY Families, Our first day of Harry Potter: The Science Behind the Magic was filled with curiosity, creativity, and real-world science hiding behind the magic! We began with a Sorting Ceremony, where each young wizard joined their Hogwarts House and prepared for a day of magical learning. In our first “Potions Class,” students explored how...
Summer SAVY, Session 1 Day 1, Harry Potter: The Science Behind the Magic (Owens, Sect. 1) (5th-6th)
Jun. 9, 2025—Today in Harry Potter: The Science Behind the Magic, students dove into the magical (and scientific!) world of brain-altering potions. We began by learning how certain real-life substances—like medicines and chemicals—can affect the brain in ways that feel almost magical. Drawing inspiration from this, students created their own imaginative potions. Each one included a name, a...
Summer SAVY, Session 1 Day 1, Molecular Genetics (5th-6th)
Jun. 9, 2025—Good evening! The first day of Molecular Genetics was a successful one. We started the day getting to know each other with a game of “Black Out” and then sharing something about ourselves. Our lesson started with small groups brainstorming the differences between living vs. nonliving matter. The class discussed these differences and similarities. Next,...
Summer SAVY, Session 1 Day 1, Ancient Legacy: Exploring the Impact and Influence of the Roman Empire (5th-6th)
Jun. 9, 2025—Salve! We had a wonderful first day in Ancient Legacy. After some ice breakers and welcome activities, students learned about the process of naming people in Ancient Rome and created their own Roman names and identities for the week! From there, we dove straight into our discussions of how and why ancient Rome is often...
Summer SAVY, Session 1 Day 1, Math & Music (3rd-4th)
Jun. 9, 2025—Good afternoon, SAVY families! What an exciting first day we’ve had! I truly enjoyed getting to know your children through the songs they selected. It was a fun and meaningful way to kick off our week together. These musical choices not only helped us connect but also served as a creative introduction to our exploration...
Summer SAVY, Session 1 Day 1, Cryptology (3rd-4th)
Jun. 9, 2025—Codes are everywhere! Our students spent some time this morning doing some hexagonal thinking as we learned a little about each other and explored a new way to make connections with others. We learned some of our classroom routines, including playing “A Game of Red Herrings” and greeting each other daily in a morning meeting....
Summer SAVY, Session 1 Day 1, Crime Lab Chemistry (3rd-4th)
Jun. 9, 2025—Today, our team of young detectives stepped into the world of forensic science, ready to solve the mystery of “Who Borrowed Mr. Bear?” With magnifying glasses in hand and investigative minds at work, we carefully examined the crime scene, looking for clues that might lead us to the culprit. Footprints, fiber samples, a mysterious note,...
Summer SAVY, Session 1 Day 1, Witty Word Play (1st-2nd)
Jun. 9, 2025—Today in Witty Word Play, students were introduced to early forms of writing. They learned that the earliest forms of communication were not writing, but simple cave drawings and paintings. We looked at real examples of cave drawings and how drawings, pictures, and symbols became simplified and abstract. Students learned that one symbol stood for...
Summer SAVY, Session 1 Day 1, Intro to Chemical Engineering: Engineering With Play Dough (1st-2nd)
Jun. 9, 2025—What a wonderful first day of SAVY and our Introduction to Chemical Engineering! This morning, we created play-dough sculptures to describe ourselves and our interests and made our class promise. As a class, we promised each other that we would 1. Be respectful. 2. Be Responsible. 3. Be helpful. 4. Be kind. 5. Be safe. ...
Career Connections at SAVY Saturday, Week 3, Neuroscience at Work (7th-8th)
Feb. 10, 2025—Our last day of class was, without a doubt, the most exciting! After a brief recap of what we covered last week, we jumped right into learning about the basics of conducting ethical research. Our researchers (your students) developed short scripts to ensure their protocols followed the key principles all researchers are expected to abide...