Key Assignment Day for Unit 3 came the weekend before vacation, and what a day it was! The QISS Upper School held its annual Science Fair, which dozens of creative, inquiry-based experiments designed and put forth by Upper School students. This is a marvelous opportunity for the Lower School students to see the scientific method in action. The variety of theories and displays captured their attention, and truly inspired them to explore the sciences in their own studies.
Though Grade 2 did not present a Key Assignment for Unit 3, it was still a busy day for the students. They began by watching the Grade 5 balloon car races, where groups of students had designed balloon-powered cars to achieve maximum speed and/or distance. The races were very exciting, and the class showed great vitality by cheering them on! The students then learned about tsunamis and crystalizing origami roses from some Upper School students. The class also attended the Grade 1 Key Assignment on forms of transportation, where the Grade 1 students did an excellent job teaching their audience. The day finished with a Chinese Key Assignment presentation from Grade 3 about the Chinese Zodiac Animals. This is something the class learned about in Unit 1, so they were ready to hear more about this interesting tradition. Grade 2 did an outstanding job listening attentively, asking thoughtful questions, and following instructions. Congratulations to everyone involved with Key Assignment Day for Unit 3!