In February, WPS students had opportunities to learn first hand about the importance of Science in the world. Students from Memorial Middle School were invited to attend Lockheed Martin’s Annual Engineer’s Week. Students participated in an assembly line that produced lego planes and learned the importance of production and lead time. They also constructed aluminum foil boats and were in a competition to see whose boats could hold more pennies, a fantastic activity to learn about problem solving and design. The fun didn’t stop there, students were able to see a real robot in action! Kudos to Mrs. Blatchley and Mrs. Jackson for leading a fabulous opportunity for students!! 4th grade students from Twin Hills Elementary School honored legends in the field of Science among other African American heros at the Black Wax Museum presentation at the courthouse in Mt Holly. Scientists like Mae Jemison and Percy Julian were featured. Mae Carol Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first black woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Percy Lavon Julian was a research Chemist and a pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants. He is credited with assistance in the creation of medicine to treat glaucoma and arthritis. A round of Applause for the 4th grade teachers that curated this wonderful opportunity for our students. These experiences and many more that happen in the District’s classrooms are extremely important for scientific thinking! “When encountered with a problem, knowing which skills to utilize, the manner in which to use them and how to work through a process in a logical fashion are essential to growth in understanding.” An article entitled The art of scientific thinking: Why science is important for early childhood development, discusses the skills necessary for Scientific thinking and the impact it has on a child's academic life. Check it out to read about some ways to assist your child in the development of this skill.
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