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Eighth Grade Collaborative Inquiry Projects
This week, the 8th grade class proudly showcased their Collaborative Inquiry Projects to peers, parents, and teachers. Since September, the students have been immersed in their research, collecting data, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions.
The topics explored ranged from the best fishing bait, which lunch boxes keep food the coldest, Amazon Basics vs Top Brands, and many more. Well done, class of 2026!
Thank you to the community members who joined us and provided authentic feedback to our budding researchers.
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