I have some exciting news to share with you! There is a wonderful opportunity for Lincoln students in grade 7 and grade 8 to gain some “real world” experience as scientists through and inter-district grant program called “CAPT-ivating Kids II”
This program will bring 7th and 8th grade students together from Bristol, Cheshire, Southington, Meriden, and Waterbury. The program is designed to help students build teamwork and communication skills while building self-esteem and mutual respect.
Throughout the course of the year, students will engage in the exploration and investigation of “real world” topics that will help them become problem solvers as they acquire content knowledge and learn to integrate higher order process skills, use and practice reading/writing competencies as they investigate and explore “real world” topics and issues in the physical and life sciences, all based on the Connecticut Science Curriculum Frameworks.
Some examples of the activities students will be exposed to include physical team challenges, constructing and testing mousetrap model cars, competing in roller coaster group challenges and riding New England’s most spine-tingling roller coaster, visiting museums and research centers, learning about high paying careers in science and technology for men and women, designing and flying hot air balloons and kites, and visiting SCSU to participate in a forensic activity. The first program of the series is a visit to the Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden.
The program is sponsored by the Connecticut State Department of Education and is provided at no cost to you or your child!
If you are interested in participating in this excellent program, please complete the attached Forms and return to the main office by Wednesday March 10th.
