This month at the Bob Burdette Center, we took to the skies with our monthly theme: Space! The universe we live in has so many fascinating things to learn about. During February, our students became junior astronauts and learned all about space. Through many STEM lessons, art activities, reading lessons, and classroom instruction, our students became very familiar with space-themed concepts.
Throughout the month, students learned about stars and constellations. They discovered the purpose of constellations and how they are used as landmarks in the night sky. They also participated in STEM lessons about the moon and how it affects Earth’s gravity. Gravity was an especially interesting topic for the kids because they were able to take part in a hands-on activity that helped them better understand how it works. Classes across our three sites also had the opportunity to make their own galaxies and create their own planets. These art activities kept students engaged and excited about our monthly theme.
Throughout the month, we also introduced students to potential future careers related to space. We discussed astronauts, engineers, astronomers, and geologists, just to name a few. We hope to inspire our students to pursue whatever career path interests them, whether it is in a space-related field or not. Preparing our students for the future is one of the many goals at the Bob Burdette Center. By covering different topics each month, we hope to help students discover new areas of interest and possibly open the door to a successful career in the future.