Science
- March 10, 2022
KidWind Challenge 2022
During February and early March, North Branch Middle Schoolers studied wind energy and designed their own turbines. Their knowledge and designs were put to the test on March 9th at… - February 21, 2021
Building Bridges
The 5th and 6th graders put their engineering, construction, and problem-solving skills to work building bridges. First, they chose a type of bridge - truss, suspension, beam, cantilever, arch, cable-stayed… - September 18, 2020
Afternoon Outdoor Activities
Optional outdoor activities began this week as a supplement to online learning. The goal is to have some fun, physically distant, social time for children. It's been so great to… - April 22, 2020
Trout Release 2020
On March 18th, Senior & Middle School science teachers Maggie and Smith released 133 native brook trout they and their science students raised as part of the Trout in the… - February 20, 2020
Energy Illustrated
As part of their unit on energy, North Branch Middle School students created posters illustrating and explaining various types of energy. Enjoy their renderings! - April 10, 2018
GratiTUdESDAY, 4/10/18
North Branch parents are a great classroom resource. Their willingness to share their knowledge and experiences of music, cultures, science, art, history, the natural world, and more are the focus… - March 3, 2018
KidWind Challenge
While Middle School students' final day to prep for KidWind Challenge 2018 was canceled, ironically due to high winds and widespread power outages, they will not be deterred. After a…Posted in: Middle School, Science - May 25, 2014
Spring happenings at North Branch
Here are some pictures of events and presentations from April and May: - March 15, 2014
Science Fair, Assembly, and gifts from The Wintergreen Nature Foundation
Lots of things have been happening at North Branch. On Wednesday, the 7th and 8th graders were at The Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair all day. North Branch students came…