PROJECTS

Current Project:

Cram - Students will cram as much standardized information into their heads as they can in one week. In the 2nd week they will be given a test each day for four days to see what was retained.

Recent Project:

Compost - Students are designing and building a compost bin for school-wide use. In addition each small group of students are researching a specific questions related to the overall project. With the results of their research they will prepare and present a Power Point Presentation for the class regarding thier specific topic. They will also produce an informational poster to share with the entire school communtiy. Public Service Announcements will be shown at the Community Meeting on March 27th as well as at Festival del Sol.

Questions:

What is compost?
What is decomposition?
What are the phases of composting?
What are the bacterial and fungal roles in composting?
How do different environmental factors effect the rate of composting?
What is active and passive composting?
What is the plant soil interaction?
What is vermiticulture?
What is compost tea?
How can we garden toxic-free?
What are the differenced between conventional and organic produce?
How can we troubleshoot composting problems?
How can we extend our knowledge and project into the community?
How will we educate our campus?
What is the process of recycling plastic and aluminum?

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Upcoming Project:

Car Chemistry and Maintainence