Examples
Projects a student might choose
A student picks the question. These show the range, from wood and clay to water and seeds.
A water filter
Build one from cups, sand and gravel, and keep a record of every change you make to it.
A leaf collection
Collect leaves from the neighborhood, look at them under the microscope and draw what you find.
A hand-drawn map
Walk the neighborhood, measure what you can and draw a map for the next visitor.
A seed bed
Plan a bed, start the seedlings and keep a log of what the plants do.
A marble run
Cardboard tubes, tape and a lot of changes of mind. Document each version with a drawing.
A clay river valley
Model the land where two creeks meet, then write the story of the water that crosses it.
Seminar
How a seminar runs
Everyone has the same short text. A student opens with a question, others answer, disagree politely and point to the page. The guides ask a follow-up, or ask the quiet end of the table what they think.
No one is scored on what they say. The guides keep notes on who has spoken and who has not.
Bring a question to a visit day
Tell us what your child likes to make, and we will show you how a project begins.