Day #2 of our Minimester Program

Day #2 of our Minimester Program

A Sampling of Some of Our Courses

Puppet Making

Eilat Asseo

Students were introduced to a short video to make us aware of the different ways we can see inanimate objects. We started to make a stick puppet, made of a bottle cleaner, stuffing material, and googly eyes. Over the course of this class students will gain a better understanding of puppetry and the movements of puppets in professional drama settings.

Got Almond Milk?
Liz Restivo and Reggie DeLandsheer

The Mini-mester “Got Almond Milk?” has been opening students’ eyes to the paradigm shift that Ms. Restivo and Mr. Delandsheer experienced when they decided to adopt a plant-based diet.  Students have been engaged in meaningful discussion about disease, nutrition, and ethics - and they even learned how to make vegan cauliflower buffalo wings just in time for Superbowl Sunday!  Click here for the delicious recipe: http://www.hotforfoodblog.com/recipes/2014/2/11/cauliflower-buffalo-wings    

So You Want to Be a Doctor?

Ellen Finegold

So You Want to Be a Doctor had a very special guest speaker today., Dr.Woon of Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital talked with the students about the practice of veterinary medicine and the process of becoming a vet using a Powerpoint presentation to help students visualize her talk. Students asked some insightful questions and demonstrated their knowledge of anatomy by answering questions about x rays that Dr. Woon showed on the Smartboard.  The students thoroughly enjoyed the session.

Good Bacteria Foods
Nachshon Carmi

Our class met today to taste fermented foods and learn about the benefits of probiotic foods. We spoke about the role fermentation plays in enhancing flavor, the nutritional value of foods and how these types of foods help in supporting a healthy gut.