Hello my name is Mrs. Southard. I am the science, STEAM, and Science Fair teacher at Miami R-1 Elementary. I have had the pleasure of having this position for 4 years now. In my classes we enjoy a lot of hands-on activities and experiments to reinforce the topics we are learning about. All the students' projects follow the scientific method and the experimental design procedures. We were fortunate enough two years ago to be rewarded with a 3-D printer due to students finishing so many activities in our STEAM curriculum. I hope to instill a passion and love of science in all my students and all my future students!
I have 11 middle school students that are interested in attending the annual ISEF/MJAS competition in Fayette, MO on March 5th! The excitement these students have for science is something I just can't explain! I love getting more and more students interested each year!
This year I am asking for donations from my family, friends, and the student's families to help our students get involved in this wonderful learning opportunity! I have attached a link for the Amazon wish as well as a couple of other websites!
I would appreciate any help that our wonderful Miami community can give!
This year I am asking for donations from my family, friends, and the student's families to help our students get involved in this wonderful learning opportunity! I have attached a link for the Amazon wish as well as a couple of other websites!
I would appreciate any help that our wonderful Miami community can give!
2023 Mary and Ted Forbes Middle School Science and Math Competition
On October 17, 2023, The Miami R-1 Elementary School took twelve students from their middle school to participate in the 2023 Mary and Ted Forbes Middle School Science and Math Competition. The event was held at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO.
The competition had two components: a knowledge event and a performance event. The knowledge event focused on the teams answering grade- appropriate math and science questions. Students answered several rounds of questions with a short break in between. Students were required to make a hoop glider to bring and participate in the performance event. Students worked with a specific set of materials to make a glider that traveled the furthest horizontal distance.
All the students who participated did a wonderful job and really showcased their knowledge of science and math. Miami students; Carter Wilson, Regan Batson, and Owen Schroeder came home with a third place win in the 4th and 5th grade category.
The competition had two components: a knowledge event and a performance event. The knowledge event focused on the teams answering grade- appropriate math and science questions. Students answered several rounds of questions with a short break in between. Students were required to make a hoop glider to bring and participate in the performance event. Students worked with a specific set of materials to make a glider that traveled the furthest horizontal distance.
All the students who participated did a wonderful job and really showcased their knowledge of science and math. Miami students; Carter Wilson, Regan Batson, and Owen Schroeder came home with a third place win in the 4th and 5th grade category.
LAB COATS
The 5th and 6th graders had the opportunity to design their own Lab coats!
Students got to pick their favorite branch of science and use that theme to design their ultimate Lab Coat!
Students got to pick their favorite branch of science and use that theme to design their ultimate Lab Coat!
Water Cycle
The 7th graders looked at the different phases of the water cycle. The students used a bunson burner, ice, colored water, and two beakers to represent the different phases. The students witnessed evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Reynolds v. Store Brands
Our first science class projects for the school year are in the books.
The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders worked to use the scientific method to determine if Reynolds aluminum foil is stronger than the ordinary store brand.
Two out the three test determined that Reynolds aluminum foil is stronger than the ordinary store brand.
The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders worked to use the scientific method to determine if Reynolds aluminum foil is stronger than the ordinary store brand.
Two out the three test determined that Reynolds aluminum foil is stronger than the ordinary store brand.
