SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Ms. Mayen Davis, lead teacher
[email protected] 6th grade Science 7th grade Science 6th grade science: https://sites.google.com/site/tywls6mdavis29/ 7th grade science : https://sites.google.com/site/tywlsmdavis29/ |
Ms. Melissa Shumer [email protected] Earth Science Chemistry https://sites.google.com/site/melissashumerscienceclass/my-forms |
Opportunities in STEM
NEXT Academy
NYUL Experiential Technology Academy Summer STEM Program Interested in a career in technology? Want to speak to experts in the field? Want to learn hands-on skills? The NEXT Academy may be for you! WHO:
WHAT: The NEXT Academy is a free community STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) engagement program comprised of two summer learning academies. Students and parents will be exposed to careers in STEM, hands-on learning projects in coding and web design and access to information about college and career choices. Students will:
Parents will:
WHEN:
www.nyul.org/NEXT Applications due by Friday, June 13, 2014 For more information contact us at [email protected] or 212.926-8000 ext 136 |
There is a 6 week summer camp program at the Intrepid for girls and science. The details are in the link. Students need to apply and the program is for rising 9th and 10th graders. Everything is included. Students just have to get themselves to the Intrepid. They are even provided with Metro Cards.
This adorable little guy seems to love getting his belly scrubbed - but why?
Known as the plastron, the "belly" of a turtle, like the rest of their shells is made up of scutes - bony bony external plates. Scratching or rubbing helps them shed old scutes. They also have nerve ending that reach up to just under the carapace - so it's not just good for them, it feels good too! |
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'" Isaac Asimov
LEADERSHIP STEM COLLEGE BOUND HEALTH AND WELLNESS