This serves as a model to get more students involved. Our science lab has been a great addition to Cainhoy Elementary School. Enthusiasm and excitement about science is growing everyday. Even the little tykes from the Even Start Program enjoy going to the lab. Test scores increased 25 points, so we know the lab is making a difference.
Every student goes to the lab once a week for an hour.
On any day, you will see problem solving, the scientific method, process skills, and observation techniques including data collection and interpreting the data. Materials are organized and classroom teachers use a check out system to borrow from the lab to teach follow up lessons. This is to keep an accurate inventory of what we have. Last year every four students had the opportunity to make blue bird houses, decorate them and put them up. Students check the houses periodically and keep them in habitable condition.