Building Wind-Powered Cars = Engineering & Science

Today our ESN classes began building their wind-powered cars. Next week, they will try them out with our wind machine and note what happens when they adjust their car's sail! 

"Science Careers" Panel Discussion at Marylin!

Today our 2nd-5th graders were treated to five amazing speakers from the community to share all about their career in a Science-related field. 

A big THANK YOU to our five amazing Science Panelists:

Trent Brendel

Optical Engineer  

Roberta Gonzales

Meteorologist - KTVU FOX2

Christine Cardosi

Open Space Interpreter

Katie Crouse

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

Jack Kotovsky

 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Livermore Learns (How to Make a Trashion Show!)

Today 30 community leaders from right here in the Livermore Valley visited Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy. They saw all of our recently completed construction, including our STEAM Labs and new garden. 

2nd Graders completing their "Ice Cream Experiment" Posters

Our 2nd Graders completed their "Ice Cream Experiment" Posters. Check out our hard-working second graders and their understanding of the Scientific Process:

"Green Ribbon Award" Podcast #13

I am pleased to announce that our Marylin School Podcast - Episode #13 has just been published in both English and Spanish.

In this episode:

• 4th graders from Room 21 perform an original one-act play entitled
  "The Green Ribbon Repeat" about our latest California Green Ribbon School Award.       
         * Parnikha plays the part of Mr. Meunier
         * Julian plays the part of Mrs. Higgins
         * Daniel H. plays himself. 
  
  
• A new song "We are a Green School" similar to a song by Queen.
  
  
• Rocky the Roadrunner shares this week's Teacher Shoutouts to some of our outstanding students.

Here's the Podcast Page Link and Classroom Teachers please share this new podcast with your students when convenient.

Enjoy! 

Building and Following Directions with Magna-Tiles

Today our students in Rooms 12 and 30 did a great job building and following directions using Magna-Tiles. Check out what they made:

2nd Grade's "Ice Cream" Experiment

Today our 2nd grade classes began an experiment to create Ice Cream in a Bag.

The Variable = One bag containing salt, the other not containing salt. 

This is their second experiment so far to help them learn and understand the importance of the Scientific Method!