Hands-On Learning Brings Excitement to Wanchese Christian Academy Students

A group of students at Wanchese Christian Academy participated in a series of hands-on science projects that delved into topics ranging from large animal classification to simple machinery. The initiatives, led by middle school science teacher Rachel Thompson and her elementary counterparts Bridget Reynolds, allowed students to explore complex concepts through interactive and engaging activities.

In the middle school class, students began with a PowerPoint presentation outlining various aspects of their chosen large animal, including diet, defense mechanisms, habitat, and classification breakdowns. This was followed by research papers that required students to delve deeper into their subject matter. The final step involved creating three-dimensional objects to represent each area of interest on the PowerPoint, after which they presented their findings to the class.

The middle school project not only revealed a significant amount of existing knowledge among the students but also generated surprises and laughter due to its comprehensive scope. On the other hand, elementary students were able to design and build simple machines using inclined planes, wheels, axles, levies, pulleys, screws, or wedges under Reynolds' guidance.

The projects, which showcased the creative ingenuity of both middle and high school students, will be put on display at Wanchese Christian Academy's third quarter awards ceremony. The initiative not only highlights the academic prowess of WCA but also underscores its commitment to fostering an environment that fosters critical thinking and creativity among its young students.

Wanchese Christian Academy praised their students for a "job well done" in taking part in these activities, which aimed at providing hands-on learning experiences in science.