Utilizing the scientific and the problem solving process, students researched and developed projects based on their interests and curiosity. The Science Department extends hear5t-felt congratulations to all the students who worked so hard in completing their projects. Below are a few of the projects on display that evening. Esperanza Science Challenge Esperanza Middle School students participated in a week long science challenge. These challenges required students to work in cooperative groups to design and build scientific models following specific criteria.
Challenges are hands-on activities that incorporate outcomes from all content areas.
This challenge required students to design a solar oven that would heat a cup of water as much as possible in a given amount of time. Students watched a video about solar ovens, designed an oven as a team, and tested how well the oven heated the water. The solar oven that has the greatest increase in temperature of the water will be the winner. This challenge required students to design a structure that could increase the amount of storage area in their lockers. The team that designed the shelf that could hold the greatest amount of mass wins the contest.