February 7, 2024

Dear Eighth Grade Families,

We have begun the long journey which will end with an amazing Eighth Grade Exit Project just before spring break! The Exit Project is an independent scientific investigation, designed and conducted by each student. Students have chosen testable questions to investigate. They have also decided to do a controlled study, field study or design project.

By the end of the project, they will have: 

• researched their experiments and set them up from start to finish
• conducted experiments and analyzed their results 
• written research-based lab reports
• given presentations on tri-fold displays for other students

We are setting aside time during class to work on the Exit Project, but there will also be a fair amount of work to be conducted at home. If they need class time to conduct experiments, they will have homework in the sense of writing and research. It is important that students communicate with their parents or guardians what they are doing and how much help they need from you. Ideally, they should be able to do everything on their own, but some may need supervision or someone to drive them places. I have secured most supplies, but if they are smaller and you can help them get their supplies, that is much appreciated.

The Science Fair – a public event featuring their Exit Project presentations – will be held on March 14 from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m., and all are welcome. More information to follow!

If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to email us.

Thank you for your support in making this a successful endeavor!

Sincerely,

Alison Eisert and Tim Leet