Photo By: Lindsay KeeferNM solar energy research
Chris Parkinson (right), a fifth-grade teacher at North Marion Intermediate School, looks over blueprints of the school with students Emma Holum and Travis Randall. Parkinson and Spring Chang are team teaching the science unit on energy, which has turned into a hands-on project for the students. They will present their findings April 11.
AURORA — By simply transforming a science curriculum to be more hands-on, two fifth-grade teachers have found their students are not only learning more, but are using their newfound knowledge for the benefit of the school community.
