by Ellen Riggsbee | Jan 1, 2024 | Bingo Bash, D97, Staszak Award, teacher
Each year, OPEF awards the Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award to an outstanding and exemplary D97 educator for devotion and service to the students of D97. The Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award was established to honor the legacy of William...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Nov 1, 2023 | family, STEAM, STEAM at home, Uncategorized
Are you looking for some easy STEAM Activities to do at home? Why not try Extracting DNA from Strawberries! During each session of CSI Camp, Irving School Teacher Adam Batista leads rising 3rd and 4th graders in an attempt to extract DNA from strawberries. This...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Nov 1, 2023 | family, STEAM, STEAM at home, Uncategorized
Let’s Make Some Ice Cream! Ever wonder how ice cream is made? We’ve got a five-minute ice cream recipe for you that explains the science behind the creamy goodness. This is an easy activity that is great for kids of all ages. There are two key science...