Students are exposed to basic electronics, the impact of robotics on our society, the actual construction of robotics, and participation in the TSA/VES “Technosphere” competition every year. This program activates interest in math, science, technology, and over-all problem-solving skills.
Robotics Program
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Categories : Math/Science/Technology, Maury River Middle School, Rockbridge Middle School
Hydroponics Project
21 09 2011Seventh grade students willl research, design, and construct four hydroponics units, two for MRMS (first semester) and two for RMS (second semester). These units will include the hydroponics containers, a plant support system, and a lighting system. Additionally, students will explore hydroponics research conducted by NASA, including the effects of microgravity (gravitropism) to determine the benefits and/or limitations of growing plants hydroponically.
This study will continue throughout the year in all 7th grade science classes where the units will be placed. Students will cover SOL’s related to scientific investigation as they design experiments to study the effects of waste water from a trout aquarium upon the growth of plants. This experiment will be a bridge to another class project in which students raise native brook trout from the egg to Parr stage. If all goes well, the goal is for student to be able to harvest and eat the plants grown hydroponically.
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Categories : Maury River Middle School, Rockbridge Middle School, Science
SMART Response “Clicker” Technology
4 08 2010Maury River Middle School – 2010-2011 – Funding allows this question/answer educational tool to spark enthusiasm in responding to classroom questions. The technology gives students and teachers instant feedback for pre-testing and review of science and math concepts.
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Categories : Math/Science/Technology, Maury River Middle School
Clay Slab Roller
3 08 2010Maury River Middle School – 2010-2011 – Students will now have more time to be creative, as this piece of equipment allows clay to be easily pressed and rolled into sheets of various sizes and thickness, according to the needs of the students.
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Categories : Fine Arts/Language Arts/Practical Arts/Technology, Maury River Middle School
Musician’s Focus
3 08 2010Maury River Middle School and Rockbridge Middle School – 2010-2011 – All MRMS and RMS band students had the opportunity to hear the Lexington Brass Quintet performance, as well as having professional musicians from the community provide MRMS band students with one-on-one instruction after school and in a master class setting.
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Categories : Fine Arts/Music, Maury River Middle School
Youth Strings/Ensemble Initiative
3 08 2009Violins, cellos, music stands, and music were provided for students grades K-8 in an after-school music enrichment program that revitalizes and restores a long-standing community commitment to cultural arts programming.
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Categories : Central Elementary School, Fine Arts/Music, Maury River Middle School, Natural Bridge Elementary School
Traveling Jones Theater
3 08 2008Maury River Middle School and Rockbridge County High School – 2008-2009 – Funds are provided to bring a traveling one-man show, “Edgar Allen Poe Comes Alive!”, to all 8th graders at MRMS, as well as to drama and forensic students at the high school. The presentation includes a performance and an acting workshop that serves as a springboard for student interpretation performances of literary selections.
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Categories : Fine Arts/Theatre, Maury River Middle School, Rockbridge County High School
Modern Groove Syndicate Music Performance
3 08 2008Maury River Middle School – 2008-2009 – In collaboration with the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the school’s PTA, funds will pay for one concert at MRMS and one concert at Rockbridge Middle, as well as a master class for band students taught by the musicians. This group specializes in a jazz style that also has influences of funk, R&B, and many other genres.
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Categories : Fine Arts/Music, Maury River Middle School
