Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’
Fall Camping Trips at Explorer West
It was exciting to embark on our annual grade-level camping trips this year. Smoke prevented the 7th Grade from visiting Ross Lake, their usual Fall spot. Instead, they spent time on the Olympic Peninsula. Highlights from the 7th graders included the view at Marmot Pass, hiking in the fog, climbing on roots and a log…
Read MoreNote from Barbara: Reflections on Ross Lake
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend three days in the Olympic National Forest (and National Park) last week with a group of Explorer West seventh graders. On a backpacking trip, we get to know each other in different ways. As always, I was so impressed with the students I hiked…
Read MoreProgram Update: Science
7th Grade with Virgil At the beginning of our current unit, students heard about a fossil of an ancient penguin (nicknamed “Pedro”) in a podcast from the researchers who found and identified the fossil. Students analyze data about modern penguins and Pedro to develop initial explanations for how these penguins could be connected. They brainstorm…
Read MoreProgram Update-Science with Kristin & Virgil
6th Grade from Kristin All of this snow has me thinking about snowshoes and the fun the 6th graders will have using their handmade snowshoes at Snoqualmie Pass! There is record snowfall up there, which means we’ll get to experience first-hand why a ballet dancer exerts more force on her pointe shoes than a full-sized…
Read MoreExplorer West Community Volunteers with Local Pond Restoration
Last week, Explorer West’s 8th grade class and teachers joined other volunteers for some neighborhood community service. The students used their Wednesday flex-time to help out with restoration work at Seola Pond. Along with volunteers from our friends at the Bridge School, EW joined Seola Pond neighbor, Scott Dolfay to plant native vegetation. This spot…
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