Journeys School 10th Grade Personal Projects: Fingerstyle Guitar
Editor’s Note: At Journeys School, all 10th grade students complete a Personal Project as part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. Each student chooses a topic of personal interest, identifies a goal for their learning, …
Spring in the Hole
Spring has sprung in Jackson Hole, and there is a lot to keep your eyes out for.
Even though the towering peaks of the Gros Ventre, Snake River, and Teton Ranges are still snow-covered, …
Aspen Announce Spring
What causes trees to recognize spring and break bud differs by species, but is typically a combination of a long winter chill, warming spring temperatures, and increased day length, or photoperiod. One particular tree that was leafless just a week ago, …
Mapping Macros
“With your partner, go explore this riparian community and see what you can find!”
With that, the twelve 4th graders disperse into the surroundings, each pair with a magnifying lens and journal. …
Trees for the Earth!
April 22nd is Earth Day!
This year, the Earth Day Network has identified an important Earth Day theme: Trees for the Earth. This organization is committed to planting 7.8 billion trees by Earth Day 2020; …
We’re All In!
For the first time in Teton Science Schools’ 49-year history, we are “all in” in supporting the organization philanthropically. By “we,” I mean parents of Teton Valley Community School and Journeys School students, …
“We’ve Found That We’re Not Alone”
When mom or dad has just come back from a deployment, it can be hard to get back to “normal life.” Teton Science Schools is proud to partner with the National Military Family Association to serve military families. …
Of Dinosaurs and Raptors: TSS AmeriCorps Service in Jackson
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to share this blog during AmeriCorps Week, which recognizes the commitment of Americorps members and highlights the impact they have across the country. Thanks to AmeriCorps members Kate Roberts and Amelia Nolan for their written contributions! …
A Grizzly Decision
The first time I saw a grizzly in the wild was in 1999 while leading an Outward Bound expedition in the Beartooth Mountains just north of Yellowstone National Park (YNP). Seeing a grizzly on foot brings with it adrenaline and fear, …
Connecting to Place in Central America
The phrase “connection to place” is in every lesson plan and weekly schedule that Teton Science Schools field instructors have ever read or written. We are tasked with instilling that concept in our students through observation and scientific investigations, …