Science

Student Work From Electricity & Magnetism 2007-2008

Submitted by Beth White on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 10:00am

Annelise, Soo Mi and Hannah's Amazing Hopping Frog

Compass Middle School Vernal Pool Study

Submitted by Beth White on Thu, 05/14/2009 - 1:29pm

Students at Compass Middle School officially documented a nearby vernal pool with Citizen Scientist training by Compass parent David Moon.  Click here to view our two main Youtube video clips: David Moon explaining Vernal Pool amphibians and students collecting data.

9-10 Student Work

Submitted by Beth White on Wed, 05/13/2009 - 2:57pm

Sarah Lynde's Amazing Pet Rock Book!

9-10th Grade River Watercolor
Here is the Geologic History of VT/NH Comic Collaboration

Science of the Mind Journal

Submitted by Beth White on Fri, 09/19/2008 - 10:58am

Science of the Mind JournalWe are delighted to announce that our student journal, Science of the Mind, is finally finished, printed, and ready for distribution!  In fact, it’s been so popular, we

A few questions in Science that are on the minds of Compass Middle School students.

Submitted by Andy on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 1:50pm

Inquiry or the desire to do, know or understand is the principal motivating force behind all learning.  A recent assignment involved each student identifying 20 science-related questions that they would really like to know the answers to.  Below is a small sampling of this extraordinary list of questions.

Why don't we feel the earth turning?

How do rainbows work?

Why do onions make us cry?

Where do ocean waves come from?

Are bubbles spherical?  If so, why?

What makes metal?

GMO Author Jeffrey Smith Comes to Compass School!

Submitted by Beth White on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 2:29pm

September 18th, 10:00 AM

Compass School and Genetic Engineering Action Group (GEAG) is pleased to host this year's Common Ground Fair keynote speaker Jeffrey Smith, author and international speaker on the health dangers of genetically modified food.