Deer Park John F. Kennedy Intermediate School christened its newly designed science lab to increase hands-on student participation. Science teacher Nicole McAdam welcomed students into the classroom and reviewed safety rules to ensure proper procedures are always followed. Each student received their own lab books to keep accurate records, results and findings of the experiments students conduct. New lab tables facilitate an open,

organized workspace to promote an environment of collaborative group work.

Students also received an introduction to the new tools and equipment that they will utilize throughout the school year, examining beakers, eye droppers, measuring devices and thermometers. In their first class activity, students used the balance scale, setting it to zero, and determining the mass of an object using gram cubes to weigh classroom objects.

The new JFK science lab will help students build strong lab skills and create a foundation for scientific methodology that will be practiced as they advance to the middle and high school.

Shown in the photo, Deer Park John F. Kennedy students, with science lab teacher Nicole McAdam, demonstrates the uses of their new science lab tools including tweezers to transport weights and an eyedropper to measure small amounts of liquid.