The middle school science group is studying currents. They conducted 3 labs and observed how when warm, cold and salt water come together they produce a current. They are showing their posters they created on one of the labs to
Classroom Connection: Middle School Science
Did you know you could model trade winds with water in a glass pie baker? Mrs. Hadfield shows her Science class how to do this. Science Classes at ZLO Meet Mrs. Hadfield
Classroom Connection: Chemistry I
In HS Chemistry, lab time is just as important as the lecture time. Every lab supports the lecture, and it brings the concepts to life. We can talk about single replacement reactions and see them on paper, theoretically…but to have
The Journey to Sciencehood: How a middle school science teacher showed me the way.
Sixth grade, Newburyport, Massachusetts, science class… that’s where I found my love for science. I wanted to be a scientist. It was a fall morning, and our science teacher explained we would be beginning a little journey of ecological study.
STEM: Kid’s Math & Science Expo at Northwest Washington Fairgrounds
The 1st Annual Kid’s Math & Science Expo will introduce families to the many opportunities in Whatcom County communities for children to be inspired in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The FREE event will include demonstrations,
Pacific Science Center Homeschool Week: July 31 – August 4
Just in from Pacific Science Center: Terracotta Warriors Homeschool Week: July 31 – August 4 Due to the overwhelming popularity of our June Homeschool Week for Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor, we are excited to present another week of
Schedule Change: Chemistry I
To accommodate more students, Chemistry 1 has moved from 3rd Period to 1st Period. This is a high school level class and includes a LAB. Chemistry I is a practical, hands-on study of the building blocks of life. We will
NEW INSTRUCTOR new instructor new instructor!
ZLO’s board is pleased to announce that Erica Berdan will be joining our faculty to offer courses beginning Fall, 2017. Already on the schedule is a coding class that she will offer. Three other classes she could offer include Marine Biology
Field Trips with the ZLO Biology Class
We have a couple of opportunities to get to a low tide this year. 1. The first one is coming up next Friday (4/28) at 1:30 PM, it is a -1.85 tide at Birch Bay. Birch Bay is a bit
SCIENCE IS FUN!!
It’s not too late to join our middle school science class. We are beginning our unit on Mousetrap Cars. By studying the force of the mousetrap arm and its relationship to work and distance. We will design and