At the end of their science unit over weather, 8th grade students were able to participate in an interactive video conference with the Discovery Channel’s Storm Chaser, Reed Timmer.  The conference was hosted by Region XI in parternership with the Discover Channel, the National Weather Center, NOAH, and the University of Oklahoma.  Student from around the state were able to ask questions and hear answers from the experts. 

Did you know that a highway underpass is a terrible place to take cover from a tornado?  Mr. Timmer said that wind speeds are actually greater in those spaces and ditch is better than an underpass.

Tornado Tip!  If a tornado is coming your way, but on your bicycle helmet.  Most tornado fatalities are caused by head injuries – any helmet you own will help!

Read more about Storm Chasers.

7th grade students in Mrs. Colonnetta’s and Mr. Blake’s English Language Arts classes embarked on a multimedia extravaganza!  Students focused on the elements of media including how the words, graphics, and sounds can be used strategically and effectively in the creation of multimedia presentations.  Students used PowerPoint, Photo Story, or Movie Maker to create an original mulitmedia project ranging from commercials to documentaries.

7th Grade DMS students watched a live heart bypass!

7th grade students at DMS had a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and interact with doctors and nurses as they performed a LIVE open heart triple bypass surgery. 

Read more about the program.

Dahlstrom Middle School students in Mrs. Urista’s Native Spanish Speaker class wrote short stories in Spanish, created books using PowerPoint and then shared their stories through video conferencing technology with Simon Middle School students in Ms. Keith’s Native Spanish Speaker class.  Since the students already know how to speak Spanish, they were focussing on grammar and writing skills as they created their stories.

Students in Ms. Bandy’s Art class learned to create some fantastic images using Photoshop.  Leslie Kell, a local artict and designer walked the students through some of the steps she uses to create her own art.  Each student used those techniques to create original art.

Big thanks to Mrs. Kell!!  See some of  Mrs. Kell’s Art.