Discovery Lab

The math/science focus of the Discovery Lab gives all GUES students opportunities for hands-on experiments and explorations. The activities and experiments conducted in the Lab correlate with the math/science curriculum frameworks of the State of Mississippi and the National Science Education Standards. The Lab integrates these standards into the learning activities and incorporates technology, graphing, and measurement into the instructional process. The Discovery Lab was partially funded by a Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration grant, using the Galaxy Model, which provided taped video science "field trips," lesson outlines, lab tables, computers, and science equipment. Hightower Oil Company also made contributions to the Lab. The Discovery Lab received a 2001 Award for Excellence from the Public Education of Mississippi. The Math/Science Discovery Lab was one of eleven programs chosen for 2001 recognition.  Mrs. Melody Shaw, instructor, and assistant teacher, Renee Moore, work very hard preparing units that correlate with the state and national curriculum and the needs that teachers see within their own classroom.  Throughout the 2010-2011 school year students will visit the lab for exciting hands on lessons. Classes will visit the lab every other week during an eight week unit. The students' lab time is one hour and fifteen minutes. Four times a year one hundred students will be selected to take part in a SpecialScience Day. These students will join other students throughout the school and conduct different experiments. Students are selected based on behavior and enthusiasmfor the subject areas being taught. You can learn more about the lab and its' units by going to www.melodyshaw.com You can see photos of the students during lab by going to www.grenadaupper.zenfolio.com All students are asked to be Respectful, Responsible and Safe following the GUES Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support(PBIS).   The Discovery Lab is "Spotting" Good Behavior. The classes that are selected recieve the Spotted Award, the Lab's dog, Spot and a nomination for Class of the Week. Good luck to all classes! 2010-2011 Year Review We had another great year in the lab. Bringing back the Special Science Days each nine weeks were wonderful for the students at GUES. Jan Walton, with 4H, was a great supporter for two of those special days. One of those days we participated in the 4H National Science Day and due to our participation we received a $500 grant. New animals also were purchased through a 4H grant and we welcomed two leopard geckos named Thunder and Lightning. The Grenada School District Maintenance Department built a beautiful cage for our Chinese Water Dragon, Lucky. From dissecting Owl pellets to start the year to our final lab lesson on dissecting frogs we can say that 2010-2011 was a success! 2009-2010 Year Review The Discovery Lab continued to grow and more hands on materials were added to the lab. Also, a few more pets became familiar faces to the students. This school year the lab had another Donors Choose project funded that will take place during the 2010-2011 school year. We are very excited about the materials that were donated and cannot wait to explore the world of Owls. 2008-2009 Year Review  The Discovery Lab received some much needed table tops and stools thanks to Jeff Pickle and Dr. Randy Poss.  New shelves were added as well as a bright new paint job, special thanks to Rodney Shaw. A large overhead projector screen was also mounted on the lab's galaxy wall. We were very excited about the improvements made to the lab during 2008-2009. Thanks to DonorsChoose the Discovery Lab received seven new microscopes. We love DonorsChoose.org!!