Earlier this week the high school band listened to Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech with an instrumental accompaniment. They analyzed how the music enhanced the speech.
In nutrition and wellness classes we made chicken stir fry.
In family studies we are reviewing development and how that relates to relationships.
In fashion trends we are discussing the history of fashion. Students made a timeline of fashion as well as who influenced fashion.
Sophomores participated in the First Annual Blue Valley Hunger Banquet as a means to better understand world hunger and global food insecurity. It was a hard lesson to learn that life is not fair.
This week Applied Statistics and Analysis in Science is learning how to use the t-test when analyzing data.
The Geometry class began a new unit by reviewing classifications of triangles. The students created a mini-poster highlighting specific triangle classifications based on angle measures and side lengths. The students included the type of classification, a brief description, and a sketch of the triangle to complete their posters. What a great group of students!
Jr. Students working on their President presentations.
Sixth grade science has been busy learning how to identify signs of a chemical change.
Chemistry in the Community is learning about water quality this month. They have been exploring how drinking water is treated by modeling a water purification plant.
Blue Valley High School English and Social studies teachers have combined efforts to support students as they research the lives and contributions of past presidents. A fun part of the assignment is for students to draw a life-size portrait of their president! Look for presidents in our hallways coming soon!
8th grade dream houses are in the process of being constructed! Detailed listings coming soon!
It is finally printmaking time in the high school art room. Art II students have begun the reduction printmaking process using linoleum plates. They will carve and print the same plate a series of times to build up their image using multiple ink colors.
6th Grade World History took a trip through India and created some amazing brochures! Check 'em out!
The Advanced Biology class at Blue Valley is comparing how different germination techniques affect the rates of cellular respiration in peas. They are measuring amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases in order to determine rate of cell respiration.
FCCLA activities from previous semester.
Culinary Essentials, Baking and Pastries, and Human Growth activities from the previous semester.
The Ag Ed Facility is looking for pictures to hang up in the classroom. Please send pictures of your farm or ranch to ameals@usd384.org by Dec. 31st. Students will pick the top 5 photos to be printed on canvas and displayed.
***We know even during these crazy covid times we have some Super Ram Fans watching and cheering on our HIGH SCHOOL basketball teams from home. Take a picture or 10 second video of Super Ram fan in your household with the live streaming game and send it to ayoung@usd384.org BEFORE the end of the boys game and we will choose our Super Ram Fan of the night for each HOME GAME. Don't wait until the last minute though...there are sometimes technology issues and we want to make sure you get entered for your chance to be the next Super Ram Fan! Goooooo RAMS!
--BVHS CHEER TEAM
MS BB @ Hanover will be streamed on the Hanover WildcatsLive Youtube channel. B girls will start at 5:45pm in the HS gym followed by A girls. B boys will start at 5:45pm in the St. Johns gym followed by A boys, and C boys.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9eOV_BND4mum_mZDMy1wGg