Each month, we feature one of our teachers on the blog and ask them to write a bit about their classroom experience with LPS. This month, we learn about a multi-disciplinary project at 6th grade teacher Kevin Ohama’s school. Transforming a “wasteland” into a school garden has taken over Mr. Ohama’s class this year. Students …
Each month, we feature one of our teachers on the blog and ask them to write a bit about their classroom experience with LPS. This month, we’re excited to share insight into Samantha Farmer’s 6th grade science classroom and learn why her students are so excited to have scientist pen pals! Hello, my name is …
My name is Tara Kawalec and I teach 8th grade science at Northglenn Middle School, in Northglenn, Colorado, which is just 15 minutes north of Denver. This is my first year participating in LPS, and it certainly won’t be the last! My students were thrilled when they received their first letter from their scientist. As …
The pre-scientists wait eagerly for their letters, trickling in over weeks until every students’ letter has reached their classroom from all over the world. The anticipation builds for the date marked on the calendar when every letter is finally due to arrive and they can all finally be opened. These days – letter opening days – …
Registration is now open for scientists and teachers to participate in LPS in 2017-18! We have a variety of participation options available: Teachers, click here to register your classroom; deadline is August 4th. Scientists interested in volunteering with the program, click here; deadline is August 4th. Scientists interested in being pen pals, click here; deadline to be …
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