Physics Project to Minimize Greenhouse Energy Use & Increase Production

Physics students have launched a project that centers around designing and renovating our school's greenhouses to minimize energy use while also maximizing production and learning.

Abbie Castriotta, Greenhouse Manager and CRAFT Teaching Assistant, lead a tour of our three greenhouses followed by a presentation of design goals, programmatic needs, budget, and inspirational resources.

Tim Brennan will facilitate the exploration and application of scientific concepts coupled with the design cycle to help students actualize solutions. This type of interdisciplinary learning is exactly what CRAFT is all about-fostering Community and Climate Resilience through Agriculture, Forestry, and Technology.

Trout Unlimited Class for English III Students

Dave Eastman and Marty Banak from Greater Upper Valley Trout Unlimited visited Ms. Hagge's block 3 English III class on September 26th. Students learned a bit about the different species of trout, the bugs that trout like to eat, and the fact that trout are "indicator species" that reflect environmental conditions.

They then had an opportunity to practice casting on the soccer field. We thank the GUVTU volunteers for helping English students make this hands-on connection with the book they are reading, Norman Maclean's A River Runs Through It.