Cars!
Posted by Joey Casey
PreK through 3rd grade were busy this spring making and racing cars. Students built their own vehicles out of cardboard, straws, metal axles and tires with a cup on top. Some of the classes even made 3D printed cups! In rainbow colors, no less. After construction of the cars were complete, the experiments began. Classes raced their cars and we talked about gravity, force, and friction. To take our experiments to the next level, we added some weight to the cars to see if it changed the speed. Students could pick from marbles or cotton balls to add weight. We discussed which was heavier, and why…hint: it may have something to do with gravity! While the student-called results were a mix, the experiment was a fun success.
Pen & Paper, Volume 13, “New Horizons.”
Posted by Eric Snow
We are proud to announce this year’s edition of Pen & Paper, Volume 13, “New Horizons.” This edition is organized around the themes of change and transition, beginnings and endings, aspirations and dreams. The Pen & Paper editorial team has worked hard to select, edit, and organize this issue, and we couldn’t be prouder to share it with the Unquowa community. This issue is 130 pages made up of 95 pieces of art, photography, short stories, and poetry taken from submissions and the 7th and 8th Grade Voices of Change projects. There are a total of 32 contributors.
Area and Perimeter Zoos!
Posted by Karen Engelke
This was a fun project for students to practice real-world math. Students used area, perimeter, and critical thinking skills to design a layout for a zoo. They were challenged to create exhibits that would adequately fit the given dimensions of each animal and the requirements needed to house them properly. They were also tasked with fitting as many exhibits as possible within the given grid paper. Lastly, they were asked to name and decorate their zoos. It was a fantastic project that the students really enjoyed.
Fairy Sightings expected on Camping Day!
Posted by Alice DesGranges
In preparation for camping day, the Kindergarten class made clothespin fairies. Each fairy has its own unique set of clothing, hair, jewels, and of course fairy dust. We expect to have fairy sightings all around the Unquowa campus on the Kindergarten camping day!
Unquowazine – Volume 5
Posted by Karen EngelkeIt has been such a pleasure working with the Lower School Art and Literary Club members on Unquowazine Volume 5. They have worked tirelessly on various stages of magazine development. This year they have included more original content in the form of interviews, comics, and book reviews. Together with their staff, Salma, Grady, and William reviewed much of the work themselves. They did an amazing job of being mindful of each student’s work while honoring its authenticity. As their advisor, I guided them and gave them structure and support. Kudos to all of their hard work and dedication!
Welcoming Refugees Project
Posted by Alice DesGranges
The Unquowa School has once again partnered with Students Rebuild, a program of the Bezos Family Foundation, in support of a new Challenge – the Welcoming Refugees Project. This year’s Challenge invited students from around the world to learn about refugees and their experiences and then take action to make local and global communities more welcoming and inclusive through art.
Our School created 240 postcards to welcome people displaced by war and other crises that will be sent to young refugees around the world. The Bezos Family Foundation is donating $5 to refugee-aid organizations for every postcard created. In total, the Unquowa School was able to contribute 1,200 dollars to aid refugees.
