Explorer West Alumni Raise Funds for Local Non-profit

After completing their Change the World Project in 8th Grade, Sage, Jaydenn, and Makenzie pledged to fundraise for a local group, The Genesis Project Seattle. The students met with Sydney Lindell, Genesis Project’s Case Management and Programs Director. The discussed ways the Explorer West community could help. Sage says “The Seattle Genesis Project is an…

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8th Graders Complete Change the World Projects

Though many things were different this year, our 8th-grade students were able to complete their annual projects. In groups, students choose a topic critical to their local community and explore social advocacy to Change the World.   As part of the project, students create a plan of action, including researching current legislation and heightening public awareness.…

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Explorer West Students to Compete in Environmental Slam on April 22, 2021

Washington Foundation for the Environment (WFFE) hosts a yearly Environmental Slam. This student-focused, community event features middle and high school youth tackling local and actionable environmental issues. On teams or individually, students present their chosen issue for an audience in the spirit of a slam-style performance. Students have been crafting their performances. And, their short,…

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Science Fun!

It’s always exciting to step into the science room at Explorer West! There’s always a fun project happening. This year, teachers have worked hard to recreate the magic of hands-on science classes in the virtual world. https://explorer-west.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Density-Columns.mp4 6th Grade students used Flipgrid to show their investigations into liquid density. They used household liquids to create…

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Explorer West’s Luke Leddy is 2019 GeoBee Semi-Finalist

Think you’re smarter than an eighth grader? Try this: Which country does not include part of the Kalahari Desert—Namibia, Botswana, or Eritrea? If you answered Eritrea, you’re almost as smart as Explorer West’s Luke Leddy, who is headed to National Geographic’s GeoBee Washington State Competition. Luke will compete in the second level of the National Geographic…

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