We started this quarter by getting to know one another in creative ways. Students shared their interests and hobbies, then used drawing and writing to “map out” their brains before sharing with classmates. It was a fun way to build connections and celebrate how we each think and learn.
After that, we launched into our First Lego League Explore: Unearthed unit. Students began researching what archaeologists do—learning about tools, artifacts, famous discoveries, and how archaeologists work to protect the past. To deepen understanding, students became teachers themselves, sharing their research with others. We quickly discovered that when we teach, we learn even more!
Our Unearthed journey is off to an exciting start. Students have been putting their creativity to work by designing Lego models of archaeological tools. So far, they’ve built a Ground Penetrating Radar and an Excavation Model, and they’re brainstorming innovative ideas for new tool prototypes that could help real archaeologists in their work. We can’t wait to see what discoveries come next!
Big shout out to this crew for the majorly awesome Honeysuckle Clean Up in our Bird Restoration Area!
Check out the Before and After! Amazing teamwork! Thank you for sending all the garden gloves. That really helped!
