Second Grade Idea Lab Taking a Trip Down Under!

Second grade Idea Lab has been busy learning about culture, examining their own culture and diving into our first continent of study, Australia!  We learned the difference between physical and political maps and did some research about the island continent of Australia! It was fun revisiting what we learned about islands from first grade. 

What's Happening in First Grade Idea Lab!

Can you believe we are wrapping up our first three weeks of First Grade Idea Lab? Are you curious about what we've been up to? Learning about perseverance from Grandfather Tang’s Story! These kiddos never gave up even when they were working through the most challenging Tangram puzzles!

This past week we discussed ways we could use Tangrams to create our own stories. We also talked about ways we could be descriptive and creative in our storytelling. I can't wait to see all the wonderful ideas these kiddos come up with!

Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!

Are You Ready? Can't Wait To See You! <3

Idea Lab is now on Instagram! This is a private account for parents of Idea Lab Students and Old Bonhomme teachers to see what's happening in Idea Lab! Be sure to follow us!

Congratulation to our Second and Third Grade Jr. FIRST Lego League Teams

On Saturday, February 2, 2019 three Old Bonhomme teams participated in the Jr. FIRST Lego League expo at Spoede Elementary School.The students researched and learned about what it would take to build a lunar moon colony. They were each awarded with a recognition for their outstanding work.

The Lunartics received the Inquiring Minds Award

The Infinite Future Team received the Complexity and Decoration Award

The Space Predators received the Master Programmers Award

And Congrats to our third grade team! They have officially graduated to the FLL division!

Fourth Grade Idea Lab students Dive into Architecture!

• Using model magic and toothpicks, students built a Greek temple that mimics the Greeks admiration for geometry, structure and design.
• Students built Roman aqueducts using K'Nex to mimic the Roman bridge design.  
• They also drew structural forms such as a doric, ionic, and corinthian columns, domes, buttresses, barrel vaults, and pediments and then located them on famous structures around the world.
• They also researched about the Great Wall of China and answered a series of questions about its construction. Then, using recycled materials and graph paper, students created a scale model of the wall.  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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Congratulations to OB's FLL Teams!

Fourth grade students competed in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) this past weekend at Brittany Woods Middle School in University City. 

Team - The Starlings

Problem they examined: If small parts break on the exercise equipment the crew needs a quick and efficient way to replace that part   

 Core Values Award

Team  - The Solar Psychos

Problem they examined: The problem we explored was how long-duration space travel missions can affect mental stability.  Astronauts sometimes face mental complications in space, especially as missions increase in length and complexity.