The ZooMS Magnet program began as a response to Hurricane Andrew’s effects on our environment. Restoration, conservation and environmental protection of our vital resources were a major concern. ZooMS partners with Metro Zoo, the Everglades and other sites to provide field experiences with enhance the magnet environmental studies curriculum.
In addition we provide:
Field investigations of on site experiences with animals in their natural environment.
Guest speakers to promote science related careers.
Classroom animals for observation and investigation.
Annual Science and Invention Fair.
Computer laboratory for research and tutoring.
Technology in every classroom.
In-house Gifted Program.
Academic Excellence Program (AEP).
Mathematics and Reading across the curriculum.
Computer Tutorial Programs in Reading, Mathematics and Science
Accelerated Reader Program (AR) all through the school.
Hands on mathematics and science.
Before and after school tutoring.
Invention Idea Survey by Michael Ciochoń
Invention Science Boards are due completed Friday, April 21, 2006. For 3 rd, 4 th, and 5 th graders who have not started on their 2006 Invention Project here is the ideal way to begin. An invention is a new device or process created by study and experimentation, but many inventions are an improvement or add-on gadget, borrowed idea, or a fun toy. One of the best ways to collect ideas for developing an innovation or invention is to take a survey. Make sure to survey a variety of people of all different ages and occupations. The more people you talk to, the more ideas you will get. The following list of questions may help you.
The first mouse, left, invented by Douglas Engelbart about 40 years ago, sits with its modern day counterpart. Engelbart conceived it not as a standalone device, but as a way to control a whole online system he had developed. Many of his concepts for that system shaped the way we use computers now.
Is there anything that does not work as well as you would like it to work?
What job(s) would you like to see made easier?
What problem(s) would you like to see solved?
If you could invent something to make your life easier, what would you invent?
What is the most annoying problem at home?
What is the most annoying problem at school?
What is the most annoying problem at work?
What is the most annoying problem at shoping center?
What is the most annoying problem at the__________________________?
:::: STUDENTS WEB QUEST ::::
Look at the faces of these two inventors. The first two students in each class who find out what these two individuals are famous for inventing will be given a pencil and recognition. Submit the answers in writing in paragraph form to your teacher. Good Luck...
