On Feb. 3, the Kiwanis Club of Chesterland held the annual STEM Fair.
Kiwanis Supports STEM Education
On Feb. 3, the Kiwanis Club of Chesterland held the annual STEM Fair. Students from the West Geauga Local Schools participated in several math and science events. Judges evaluated projects and honors and prizes were awarded. Several students will advance to regional science fairs.
NASA Visits WGMS
Students in Mrs. Radel’s seventh-grade classes were fortunate to visit with NASA aerospace engineer Tom DeMichael who came to speak about the topic of space exploration.
West Geauga Middle School students are currently researching the innovations in space exploration during the late 1960s. Mr. DeMichael discussed the impact that NASA and space exploration had on this period of time.
Sphero Robots Take Over
Students in Mr. Passafiume’s WGMS computer classes have been having fun with interactive Sphero robots.
Robotics is an important part of the curriculum as these students combine their knowledge of physics with coding in order to operate these mini-robots.
With the current focus on technology and technology-based jobs, all eighth-grade students participate in computer classes throughout the year at WGMS to prepare them for the rigors of the high school curriculum.
Family Math Night
More than two hundred family members, students, teachers and volunteers participated in the inaugural Family Math Night at Westwood Elementary School.
Organized by staff members Anna Laubscher, Heather Howell and Jim Croff, the event focused on fun, interactive math games for families to encourage students to hone their math skills outside the classroom.
