Students in the "Commotion in the Ocean" High School STEM expedition, had a guest speaker: Caroline Rodriguez of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She shared her research on ocean acidification and coral reef bleaching.
Olivia used AI tools to create an infographic outlining the concept of "burnout" and the risks it poses.
Jack developed a chessboard prototype for visually-impaired individuals, inspired by playing a chess game with someone who was blind.
Lotta wrote a public service announcement about ocean acidification in the San Francisco Bay Area in the form of a newspaper.
Ava wrote a myth and cautionary tale about the Big Bang, evolution on Earth, the development of human civilization, and climate change.
Logan wrote this story, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman myths, incorporating global warming into a civilization's story.
For the "Forces of Nature" expedition, Will developed a heated field hockey stick and made a video ad for it.
Emery wrote a poetry anthology for the expedition "Folklore: Taylor Swift & Poetry."
River developed a creature inspired by a spider and snapping turtle for the expedition "Creature Creation."
Marley created a comic book about a human girl explaining life on Earth to aliens for the expedition "ET Phone Home."
Laura created a newspaper edition comparing wealth distinctions and socioeconomic classes during the Titanic sinking and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ava created a portrait of Yuriko, the main character in the book The Last Cherry Blossom," which was studied in a humanities expedition.
In the "Herbalism through Witchcraft" expedition, Julia conducted research about witchcraft in medieval Europe.
For the "Green Eggs and Hamlet" expedition, Lexi wrote a Dr. Suess rhyming story in the form of a Shakespearean sonnet.
As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Sora invited students to create an original work of art.
Evan, a Sora high school student and SFX Makeup Artist, helped to develop a new expedition for his peers.
For the "Look Out Below!" expedition, Emery created a Titanic memorial, "interviewing" a survivor from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class.
Blue explored the horrifying truths about processed sugar in the “Sun, Wind, and Wave: The Renewable Revolution" expedition.
Ava likes drawing portraits and facial features in different mediums. This is an eye study in the style of Andrew Salgado using Procreate.
For the “Clash of the Critters” expedition, Ava wrote a story describing the Antarctic Emperor Penguins.
Nova student, Jack created a stop-motion animation with LEGOs to document a day in his life as a Sora student.
Every high school House has the opportunity to learn and share information about a holiday and culture. Lotta is a member of Torch House, and we chose New Year for our Heritage and Identity month.
In the "Artificial Friends" expedition, Serenity created a video about a struggling couple, Luci and Cole. Luci forms a bond with AI on her phone.
In The History of Fashion, Zain was inspired by the 1980s style of Princess Diana and Michael Jackson, creating informal and formal designs based on these icons.
Dawsey and Will made 3-D models of their neighborhoods using Trainz, a graphic design simulator, for a Math Expedition.
In the Hamilton! Expedition, Romy explored the effect of color, lighting, and costume design in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical.
For the History of Fashion Expedition, Monica researched Fashion Activism, focusing on LGBTQ+ and Black Lives Matter fashion.
Inspired by the film "After Yang," Julia created a video featuring meaningful memory sequences.
What is a self portrait? Keron explores self expression in art and writing.
In You Glow, Girl, students explore nuclear radiation - what it is, how it works, and the ways in which humans have used (and mis-used) nuclear chemistry throughout history.
Have you ever heard of Tetrachloroethylene? Listen to Gabriella's recording to learn what it is, where it is found, and the steps you can take to reduce pollution.
Athena Student Sky created this informational video to be shared with friends and family to inform them of the effects of sulfur dioxide.
In the expedition From Empires to Emojis: Iconic Art Through the Ages, students are an artist who just moved to an ancient empire - perhaps Egypt, China, or the Indus Valley. Learn how Athena student Darah chose to represent an idea from our modern society.
Nova Middle School is home to many creatives and even an Animal Art Club! Take a closer look at Lenka's artwork featuring a fuzzy faced duckling.
Transport yourself to October 2nd, 1455, with Mikey's diary written from the prospective of his Dungeons and Dragons character.
Laws of physics are everywhere around us - especially in our favorite sports! In Forces of Nature: Physics of Sports, Sports, Gaming and the Everyday, Dawsey applied his knowledge of physics to redesign a tennis racket for improved performance.
In Take the A Train: Poetry, Music and Art of the Harlem Renaissance, students created their own “I Too Am America” artistic portfolio, an expression of different parts of their identity and how some of these parts might conflict.
For many Sora students, their first full cycle at a new school just wrapped. In this open letter to a future Sora student, Athena student Avery shares what they think future students should know.
"When I was growing up, I was that kid who was like, “I can't do math. I hate math.” I didn’t feel like I was born with a math brain. In high school, all of that changed with a supportive teacher." - Marina Soucy
...then something funny happened. I hit myself in the head and bursted out laughing with my mom. I decided then, that it is okay not to get it on the first try. It allows me to laugh at myself instead of being mean to myself.
Coding can seem very challenging due to the complexity and uniqueness of each language. However, even with how challenging it seems, coding can be easy to learn for teenagers. There are even job opportunities for teenagers to work in the coding industry.
We sat down with Lotta and Wren, two members of the Homecoming Committee, for an exclusive look behind the scenes to learn more about their creative process planning Night at the Museum!
In Take the A Train: Poetry, Music and Art of the Harlem Renaissance, students created their own “I Too Am America” artistic portfolio, an expression of different parts of their identity and how some of these parts might conflict.
[A.I. beauty filters] exacerbate mental health issues, cause an obsession with ideals rather than authenticity, and create a disconnect between the image we present of ourselves and the appearance of who we really are.
Hear from the artist behind this incredible self-portrait on what the piece means to them.
In Periodic Table of Pollution, students explored pollution through the illuminating lens of the periodic table before selecting chemical elements, molecules, and pollutants that intrigue them and, together, forge a dynamic "Periodic Table of Pollution."
Sports is a universal language that has encouraged world peace, transformed culture, inspired change and broken barriers. Students explored past and present athletes who have broken physical, social, cultural, economic, psychological, and racial barriers and changed the world based on their own values.
Hispanic Heritage Month (celebrated from September 15 to October 15) served as inspiration for Maria’s original art piece, Alma Panameña.
In Sports Technology: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger, students took a deep dive into how athletic equipment is designed using various scientific principles and took their hand at developing and testing their own equipment.
In this video essay format, Gracie walks up thorugh the character progression in the Ruin of Ellie in both games.
Can you smell the popcorn? In this immersive Middle School math project, students explore the mathematics behind a trip to the movies and try their hand at business management using Roblox to turn algebra into a cinematic experience.
As part of the expedition If Rocks Could Talk, Ari created an illustrated journey into a one rock's quest to learn who they are and where they came from.
In this informative essay, Ari explores the Great Barrier Reef's fragile ecosystem, and our role in its' survival.
Colton gives us a fascinating overview of the origins and history of the Pavlova dessert.
"In a world where snobby monarchs rule everything..." Enjoy a brief history of the French Revolution with Jack's Stop Animation with Legos.
Is math funny? It can be! Nassar explains algebraic properties with memes.
The Athena Campus created posters to reflect on the ""To Infinity and Beyond"" Expedition. In this expedition, students embarked on a journey through the vast and mysterious universe, exploring the fascinating world of exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system.
The Athena Campus created posters to reflect on the DIY Dynamo Expedition. In this expedition, students explored how energy is harnessed and converted into usable electricity, and then built their our own dynamo devices out of mostly recycled materials.
In the expedition Philosophy of Anime, students examine "My Hero Academia" - the story of Izuku Midoriya and how he became the world’s greatest hero. Nico analyzes and reflects on the narrative, and it's strengths and weaknesses.
Celebrate Pi Day with Jack's charming stop motion animation.
This awe-inspiring creation is a testament to the artist's unique interest in moths. Let these fuzzy antennae tickle your wonder and curiosity, while rosey wings carry you into a world where the ordinary transforms into extraordinary enchantment
Nothing says summertime like carnival food. What crazy carnival confections did Athena students come up with at the Summer Carnival?!
Sixteen-year-old professional cart racer Mateo Naranjo has found success competing against teens, adults and seniors.
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In this documentary, Atticus takes us on an exploration of the world of the squid and their watery domain.
If rocks could talk, oh the stories they would tell! Have you ever looked out your bedroom window and wondered what the world looked like thousands, millions, or even billions of years ago?
Earlier this year, Isabella enrolled in "Artnado: An Extreme Weather Art Competition" to explore the intersection of art, science and writing.
Based on their own experiences with mental health and bullying, Dylan & Gretta combined their passion for music to write & produce a song as a class project in the Expedition ""At War with Conformity.