If you could pick any topic that you are passionate about and work on a project, what would it be?
For a group of local fifth-graders, it was many different topics, from dogs and knitting to Greek mythology and the evolution of Army uniforms and so much more.
Medora STEM Academy teacher Jaelyn Ogle asked her eight fifth grade students to conduct a research project on something they are passionate about and present it to their classmates and others in the school.
“This is just a nice way to end the school year with them researching something they like. It’s a fun project,” she said.
Sydnie Elliott researched why animals end up in shelters and presented a slideshow filled with facts about animal homelessness, but that’s not all.
Elliott also organized a pet supply drive to gather cleaning supplies, food and other items to donate to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department K9 Control Center in Brownstown.
“I just really like dogs and wanted to help a shelter,” Elliott said.
Jackson County Animal Control Officer Andy Wayman listened to Elliott’s presentation and accepted the donation at the school. Wayman said he was grateful for Elliott’s donation, and the dogs will be happy.
Just a couple of steps away at another table, Addy Kessner presented the art of quilting and showed small fabrics she had quilted herself. During her presentation, she took the audience through each step on how to quilt.
Source : Tribtown