Education Counts Michiana - December 6th, 2023
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Ashley Jager, Jessica Soos, Jenn Riley, Giada Pawlowski, Aaron Joseph More Information
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The Pottery Club at New Buffalo High School is a unique way for students to build skills, become mentors, and give back to their community. The club offers workshops for students to learn how to throw bowls on the pottery wheel. More experienced students have the opportunity to teach and mentor others - including their parents. The club also held a marathon bowl-throwing session called Pottery Madness, a community service program that contributes to the Empty Bowls fundraiser.
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Guests:
- Ashley JagerArt TeacherNew Buffalo Area Schools
- Jessica SoosParentNew Buffalo High School Pottery Club
- Jenn RileyParentNew Buffalo High School Pottery Club
- Giada PawlowskiStudentNew Buffalo High School
- Aaron JosephStudentNew Buffalo High School
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- Ashley JagerArt TeacherNew Buffalo Area Schools
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Sharron Jenkins, Ph.D., Kaiti Weiss More Information
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Chemistry Professor Sharron Jenkins transformed students at a STEAM camp into researchers, inspiring them through science. The LaPorte County Public Library played host to the camp where 3-5th grade students learned from real experiments. Jenkins believes kids can participate in real publishable research and engaging them in chemistry in elementary school.
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Guests:
- Sharron Jenkins, Ph.D.FounderIRISE Research & Discovery
https://www.professorsharronjenkins.com/ - Kaiti WeissLibrarianLaPorte County Public Library
https://laportelibrary.org/
Additional Resources:
- Science | PBS LearningMedia
- PBS LearningMedia - For Middle School
- Science! KIDS
- What science tells us about improving middle school
- Educator Resources - Meet the Lab
- Science Experiments! | Full-Time Kid
- Physical Vs. Chemical Changes
- Planning: Hands-On Science
- Matter, Flight, and Chemical Reactions | Hands-On Science
- Fire and Ice | Hands-On Science | PBS LearningMedia
- Hands On Chemistry Episode 6 Aqueous Solutions
- Hands On Chemistry Episode 10 Synthesis of Nylon
- Hands-On Science | Chemistry, Air and Kitchen Science
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- Sharron Jenkins, Ph.D.FounderIRISE Research & Discovery
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Sarah Koontz, Debbie Bice More Information
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Nearly three thousand eighth grade students in Elkhart county visited local manufacturing facilities as part of the national Manufacturing Day program. In partnership with the Horizon Education Alliance, the program creates opportunities for students to gain experience and awareness of different career pathways. Students participated in a variety of engaging activities and also built connections with the local companies.
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Guests:
- Sarah KoontzDirector of CareerWise Elkhart CountyHorizon Education Alliance
- Debbie BiceHR CoordinatorLippert Plant 118
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- Sarah KoontzDirector of CareerWise Elkhart CountyHorizon Education Alliance
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Underwritten By
Community Foundation of Elkhart County
The Dekko Foundation
The Kosciusko Community Foundation
Community Foundation Of St. Joseph County






