Science Olympiad Teams Excel
On Nov. 18, budding scientists from NDES in grades 6-8 participated in Science Olympiad at St. Ignatius High School. In the varsity and open division, NDES students took second place overall and placed in 43 of 45 individual events. Additionally, they earned 10 first place medals, 12 second place medals, seven third place medals, 11 fourth place ribbons and three fifth place ribbons.
Led by moderators, Mrs. Casie Long and Mrs. Christine Nemecek, students have been preparing for the competition since September. Some participants will be moving on to the Northeastern Regional Tournament at Mentor High School on Feb. 24.
4th-Grade Instant Challenge
Flying Bostrich, Froshie, Bogo, Zapper and Bugs Bunny are some of the names of the new animals created in Mrs. Debbie Mulhall’s fourth-grade instant challenge class.
During the weekly class, students were challenged to create new animals and arches using only newspaper and glue. Team members independently created animal body parts. Then, the team came together and combined their creations to produce a new animal.
Another fourth-grade class was challenged to work as a team of engineers to create an arch, using only newspapers and tape. The goal was to build an arch that would continue to stand when a team member passed through it.
Teamwork makes the dream work. The Instant Challenge Program at NDES is designed to help students explore their innate curiosity and apply problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with others.