Anne Olmsted

"The Commotion about Motion" project was designed by Olmsted for second graders at the Neighborhood House Charter School to explore motion theories and apply creativity and problem-solving abilities. Olmsted will introduce students to themes of force, gravity, acceleration, friction, air resistance, and buoyancy. Students will conduct experiments following the scientific method - making predictions, collecting research, analyzing data, and reporting conclusions - in the KidLab. The KidLab is designed to engage learners in projects and experiments that activate students' understanding of scientific principles. Students will work in groups of 10 with a teacher once a week for 45 minutes on a specific unit of "The Commotion about Motion" project. Olmsted resides in Somerville.