After some VERY crazy weather, we have finally had a full week of school at NHHS and the work kids are doing are showing it. Although it took a bit to get back into the groove, they have been troopers and picked up right where they left off.
Students in Mrs. Ohrt's biology class completed a lab this week where they extracted DNA from strawberries. This is a part of the genetics units that also continues with work around blood types, genetic disorders and genetic structures. Students worked together in groups using communication and collaboration to complete the task in a small amount of time. Upon completion, students were able to look at the extracted DNA under a microscope to see the strands.
Part of the skills in Ms. Nelson's painting class include having to work independently and and your own pace. Students were working on a variety of items this week including color wheels, blogs, and individual pieces. The structure set up in the class allows for students to pursue individual passions in the art arena while also meet the national art standards.
Mr. Pemble is working with advanced chemistry students on the periodic elements and reactions among them. Not only does he demonstrate those reactions, but students also get to experiment with how chemicals react with the elements. The hands on nature of this classes pushes our students to problem solve with critical thinking skills and creativity.
Students in algebra 1 class are working through balancing equations uniquely in groups where every member contributes to a step of the process. Mr. Richards leads student through the process until they can independently solve the problems.
In ANFR class, Mr. Russ uses the CASE curriculum to infuse math and science standards in the Ag arena. This week, students were working with density and volume of a "mystery substance" known to us as jello. The cross-curricular work has students transferring skills from class to class as they collaborate to find answers.
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