Our young scientists and engineers have officially kicked off their work in the science labs! Students are diving into the engineering design process, building and creating with LEGOs, exploring science tools, and discovering what it really means to be a scientist or engineer. With so much hands-on learning and creativity, the labs are buzzing with curiosity and excitement! 🤩

This month in science, our students became young engineers as they designed and built their very own catapults! Through hands-on exploration, they discovered how different parts come together to make a working system. Students also put their observation skills to the test by identifying the physical properties of each catapult part. From testing launches to making adjustments, our scientists had a blast learning how science and engineering work hand in hand! 🧪

Our young scientists took on a creative Maker’s Space Challenge this month: design and build an umbrella for a baby mouse! 🐭 Using imagination, problem-solving, and teamwork, students experimented with different materials to protect their tiny friend from the “rain.” From testing to redesigning, our makers learned that even the smallest problems can inspire BIG ideas!

This month, we celebrate Cooley’s amazing STEM Lab paraprofessionals, Ms. Madrid and Ms. Frausto! Their dedication and creativity shine as they transform Lego Labs into welcoming, exciting spaces where students can’t wait to learn. From decorating labs to organizing beginning-of-year materials, their teamwork and positivity have helped launch our year off strong. Cooley is so lucky to have such joyful and hardworking paraprofessionals on our team! 🏫