Students in Ms. Bednarczyk’s Pre Algebra class simulated a bungee jump using a Barbie doll and rubber bands. They graphed their data for the different number of rubber bands used, then made a line of best fit to predict the number of rubber bands needed for Barbie to safely jump the 158 inches in the stairwell. They then tested their prediction with a Barbie Bungee Jump Day!! Linear Equations Are Fun!!
Mrs. Brown’s classroom was transformed into Church Hill Downs for a unique version of America’s most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby. The Goal was to provide a memorable and fun experience for a cross-curriculum review whereas teams were made up of horse owners, trainers, and jockeys. The event included a mock track with movable horses, jockey outfits, the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home”, roses, prizes, treats, and the students dressed in their finest.
Students worked in pairs to design, build and test a car used to transport an egg down a ramp. The students used various materials to cushion the egg’s impact as it accelerated down a ramp placed at various angles. During this challenge the students learned about kinetic energy, inertia and how to tackle the forces of gravity to protect the ‘passenger’.
On Wednesday, April 23rd, MaST was featured in the Philadelphia Daily News.
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39 Juniors were inducted into the MaST National Honor Society on April 23rd. These students were recognized for their committment to both their school and community. Each of the students have maintained a GPA above a 3.4 throughout their first 3 years of high school and have volunteered their time within the community.
Rachael Benigno demonstrates her chair design in 3DS max for her Product Design I class. The final version of her chair design can be seen in the miniature chair prototype printed from the 3D printer.
For the chair project, students are guided through a series of exercises in the design process. Some of these exercises include pencil sketches involving human proportion studies, quick build models built in groups to encourage peer collaboration, and further model development and materials research in 3DS Max. When students complete their designs, the final product is tested in the 3D printer and documented in a student design portfolio.
Students created festive containers to hold their raw egg in order to participate in Kindergarten’s Annual Egg Drop Contest. Students were very excited to see how many eggs survived!
Third grade students enjoyed chick hatching as part of their Life Science Unit. After predicting which chick would hatch first, they anxiously awaited for the pecking to begin. Along with the Scientific Process, the students created memory booklets and documented by taking pictures. Students also learned how to care for the chicks. They were super hens and roosters while caring for the tender chicks!
To kick off our first day of Chemistry Club, our second graders made slime with the assistance of Mrs. Wolfenden, Ms. Steffney, Mrs. Davis and a few of our 12th graders.
The MaST Community Charter School’s one-to-one iPad Program is moving into the Elementary hallway. Every first grade student was given an iPad on April 8th. Parents were invited to attend an information session prior to distribution on April 3rd. The parent information night included important information about our one-to-one program and teacher demonstrations on how the iPads will be used in the first grade classroom. iPads in the classroom allow for discovery, creativity, and collaboration, along with innovative approaches to learning. These devices will provide endless resources and engaging experiences to our first grade students on a daily basis.
