Our classroom motto is "Stay Curious". Our biology classroom can constantly be found abuzz with questions and discussions, "Why" and "How" are used in all aspects of inquiry and encouraged beyond the science department. Our school community fosters this curiosity within each of our students, placing a strong emphasis in the arts and sciences, which creates an incredibly unique student body. Any and all students are able to attend our school, which is application-based but lottery drawn. Due to this application process, our students are from all districts and demographics within the area. This diversity allows for classroom dynamics that encourage peer-learning, skill-building, reflection upon personal ideas and experiences, as well as facilitating an appreciation of differences and commonalities.
In our biology classroom, students may be using a microscope for the first time or finely developing their electrophoresis skills.
We approach the living world through many facets which emphasize relating previous experiences toward a greater depth of knowledge. By encouraging my students to develop their own understanding of their cellular, genetic and ecological processes they are able to make informed decisions that affect our local and global community.
My Project
After reading extensive research about flexible seating arrangements, I feel that my students could greatly benefit from having a variety of seating options like the requested stability ball chairs, in our Biology classroom. The benefits of redesigning a classroom into a flexible seating space are overwhelming, from improving metabolism to increased motivation and engagement. Flexible seating provides a dynamic learning environment where students are actively using their energy and ideas.
By creating an array of seating options my students will have the ability to engage in a space that allows them to feel comfortable and creative.
This year will be the first year of my classroom seating overhaul, I have already acquired a few different seating options such as a cafe table and coordinating chairs, lounge chairs and a few vintage theatre chairs. The addition of these requested stability chairs will create a well-rounded space of flexible seating options for my students.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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