Exploris Teacher Attends Global Education Institute
Exploris teacher, Meredith Cheetham, spent nine days this summer at the
International Studies Summer Institute for Educators at Indiana University (IU) in Bloomington, Indiana. Meredith attended lectures by IU faculty and other internationally prominent speakers and participated in small group discussions, simulations, and live, interactive video links. The educators examined a wide range of global themes including migration, global food security, climate change, and international economics. Meredith shared information about the International Institute during staff development and she looks forward to applying new ideas in her teaching this year.
July 28, 2010
Geomatics Engineering Camp 2010
In June the NC Surveyors Association sponsored twenty-one EMS students in a two-day Geomatics engineering camp led by NC A&T State University professors. Through hands-on activities students learned about the varied history and careers in Geomatics. Their work included calculating elevations, creating a topographic map, collecting data with surveying equipment, and profile leveling Exploris’ sidewalks. Participants also used GIS ArcMap to log longleaf pine trees and competed in a very “hot” orienteering competition in Nash Square. Although the weather was brutal, our students will reluctantly admit that summer-time math camps really aren’t so bad!
May 4, 2010
Exploris Receives the Raleigh Environmental Award for Youth!
On April 22nd the City of Raleigh presented Exploris Middle School with the 2010 City of Raleigh Environmental Award for Youth. This award recognizing both the classroom activities and community involvement of our teachers and students is a significant accomplishment and honor.
To learn more about the award please visit: City of Raleigh Environmental Awards Program.
May 11, 2010
Exploris Middle School Volunteers and Receives Fletcher Award!
The City of Raleigh has honored Exploris Middle School with the Fred Fletcher Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in the City of Raleigh Park System. Award recipients are selected based on their commitment and active involvement with Raleigh Parks and Recreation, and the intensity of their service. The work of the EMS 8th grade team involving students in projects at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center and at Chavis Park prompted the nomination. Under the leadership and guidance of 8th grade teachers Frank McKay (Walnut Creek) and Jenne Scherer (Chavis Park), students are making significant contributions to the parks through their service learning projects. The Walnut Creek Project was initiated in 2006 and the Chavis Park work began in 2008. To learn more about the Fletcher Award visit: City of Raleigh Fred Fletcher Award
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