Pizza, Flowers, and Fish

摘要

What could these all possibly have in common? For me, they represent three of the 24 different projects my students turned in February 14. Last July, Ami LeFevre shared her Element Project, Bouquets of Periodicity, with all of us (1), and I wrote about how I looked forward to trying it in my classroom (2). This project was one of the captivating moments that carried me through the school year. I am so glad that I incorporated it into my curriculum. The students, faculty, parents, and visitors to our school were really impressed as well. These projects adorn various desks around the school and are even rotated at the school secretary’s desk in the main lobby—at present the lanthanide series in the fish bowl occupies that place of honor. Visitors to the school comment about the creative talents of our students and find the information on the projects “quite amazing”. These projects have also been good conversation starters on Grandparent’s Day and with the parents of prospective students. The photos below represent five of the 24 projects.