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Students identified as Gifted and Talented have the option to attend SAGE at Perry Middle School during the summer. Students in grades 5-7 in SAGE 5-7 class are collaborating to make a Rube Goldberg machine. Rube Goldberg, was a cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer, and inventor. Goldberg is best known for a series of popular cartoons depicting complicated gadgets that perform simple tasks in indirect, convoluted ways, giving rise to the term “Rube Goldberg machines” for any similar gadget or process. Using cardboard, plastic cups, tape, wood, pulleys, and other objects, students in SAGE 5-7 are building their own version of a Rube Goldberg machine they plan on presenting to the open house on June 29. This is just one of many projects these students engage in as they solidify their understanding of more complex topics for their age-group. SAGE classes will continue through June 29.

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Students attending Exploration Academy at Perry Middle School this summer have the option to take two enrichment classes in their areas of interest. Students in Ms. Yother’s’ “Fun and Games” class are participating in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns as they play tag, soccer, basketball, hockey, and other games. Students will get into fitness stations daily, while strengthening their muscles and improving their flexibility. Students will also have the opportunity to learn to juggle. Exploration Academy classes will continue through June 29.

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Students attending Exploration Academy at Perry Middle School this summer have the option to take two enrichment classes in their areas of interest. Students in Ms. Marrs’ “Culinary Kids” class are learning kitchen safety, collaboration, and hands-on cooking. Students learn the basic kitchen environment and food preparation skills. Students cook every day, using real stoves and ovens, and are able to sample each of their creations. Additionally, students create a recipe book over the course of the class that they can take with them. Exploration Academy classes will continue through June 29.

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Students attending Exploration Academy at Perry Middle School this summer have the option to take two enrichment classes in their areas of interest. Students in Ms. Strickland’s “#Make” class are using their creativity as they solve problems with objects in new ways. Students give recyclables a new life. Using things that would normally be tossed out, students make, explore, and build all sorts of fun items, including robotic hands. Exploration Academy classes will continue through June 29.

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Students attending Exploration Academy at Perry Middle School this summer have the option to take two enrichment classes in their areas of interest. Students in Ms. Campos’ “Globe Trotters” class are immersing themselves in the culture and creativity of different countries around the world. Students create, play, and eat as they imagine and explore what it would be like to spend a day in countries across the world. Exploration Academy classes will continue through June 29.

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Students attending Exploration Academy at Perry Middle School this summer have the option to take two enrichment classes in their areas of interest. Students in Ms. Arnold’s “Weird Science” class are exploring through hands-on experiments in physics, chemistry, earth science, and life science. Students handle animals, discover amazing chemical reactions, make slime, and discover fossils. Students are also exploring kinetic and potential energy. Exploration Academy classes will continue through June 29.

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Students attending Exploration Academy at Perry Middle School this summer have the option to take two enrichment classes in their areas of interest. Students in Ms. Teachout’s “Mad Scientist” class are delving into the mind of a mad scientist to create, explore, and experiment. Students use the scientific method to do exciting experiments that involve making slime, studying the different states of matter, the water cycle, the five senses, the reaction between solids and liquids, and much more. Exploration Academy classes will continue through June 29.

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Students attending Exploration Academy at Perry Middle School this summer have the option to take two enrichment classes in their areas of interest. Students in Ms. Villarreal’s “Cook the Book” class are learning to make yummy snacks and treats inspired by their favorite books. Cook the Book students cook every day during Exploration Academy. While cooking, students are also working on comprehension, math and science skills. Exploration Academy classes will continue through June 29.

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