Jennifer & Jean

We are trying to make chemistry more relevant to students while laying the foundation for a good understanding of chemical processes. Chemistry can be a rather abstract science so it is beneficial to be able to put a shape (even theoretical) to the structures, which we'll be doing with computer-based molecular modeling.

Dawn & Elissa

We hope to get the kids thinking analytically, rather than memorizing information. We designed a meteor impact inquiry activity where the students actually got to create their own impact craters using various kinds of balls and pans of flour (yes, we made a mess)!

Eric & Kristi

We will be teaching students about earth processes that affect rocks (e.g. the rock cycle, earthquakes, volcanic activity), the fossil record, geologic time, and relative dating techniques.

James & Robert

Our biology class is going to extract DNA from cheek cells, amplify it using PCR, and use gel electrophoresis to examine their genotypes. By the end of this experiment, students should be able to cross-reference observed phenotypes with actual genotypes, and be proficient with advanced molecular techniques.

Ryan & Bruce

One of our projects will be examining effects of removing the Portneuf Canal, which channels the Portneuf River through the middle of Pocatello. We will also introduce a comprehensive water survey of five or six local watersheds.

Giff & Jay

We strive to provide our students with real opportunities to practice science, as well as bring local scientific issues to their awareness. For example,we will be examining how development might influence the local ecosystem around Pocatello or, how game hunting is an important aspect of the economy.

Heidi & Chris

Later in the year our 3rd and 4th grade classes will study various ecosystems, including the sagebrush steppe. Part of our curriculum includes community service, and we just started a native plant seeding project at a local watershed restoration site, Sacajawea Park.

Kelsey & Meg

Our goal is to help students learn with hands-on activities. We have been talking about cells, did an intro activity on DNA extraction, are currently working on an Osmosis lab with a decalcified egg to explore the functions of a semi-permeable membrane.

Ben & Mikelle

We intend to integrate technology into our high school students' studies of mathematics and give them the tools they need to investigate geometric concepts in greater detail.

Jake & Mike

We have spent the start of the year looking at the application of the Scientific method to soda-bottle rockets. The students first built a rocket of their own design (after seeing one launched several times) and discussed things to observe about the rockets when launched.

Jeff & Chad

Some of the activities we'll be conducting with our middle school student include Bicycle and Engine repair. We'll also developing and unit where students learn about how computers work, take a broken one apart, repair it, and put it back together.