October Unit Study, Forensic Science at Raising Brain Microschool in Northern Virginia

This month, our students explored the theme of outdoor survival and water through a mix of hands-on projects, science experiments, and real-world skills. They learned how the body uses water, recognized signs of dehydration, and discovered the importance of electrolytes through activities like cracking open coconuts and sampling coconut water. Students designed and tested their own water filtration systems, showing persistence as they revised and improved their models.. Read