Rockin' Science

Rockin' Science kicked off this week as second grade students engaged in learning about oil spills and ways to engineer solutions that address cleaning up pollution in our oceans. They began the investigation by examining different materials that might be used to remove oil from the surface of water. After several attempts, students determined which materials were most effective at cleaning up the simulated oil spill. A discussion about the effectiveness of each solution followed the experiments. The goal of the activity was to teach students the importance of testing claims and seeking solutions that can make a difference in real world issues. 

Rockin' Science is a program that has been offered at the school for over 4 years. The program teaches students to employ the scientific method when addressing problem solving while learning the principles of science. Rockin'
Science is the creation of Dr. Marian Plunkett, a cancer researcher, and Savi Madan, a biochemist. Both volunteer their time to support science inquiry at Linda Vista STEAM Magnet School.