Paula Sanders

Sanders' "The Nob Hill Hogwarts Lab" project uses the Harry Potter books as a springboard to create a stimulating, hands-on science lab in the school. Students conduct experiments that tie back into the Hogwarts theme (i.e., Professor Sanders' Herbology Class for plant study), which helps them become engaged in the learning process and retain the information longer. In addition, they are able to apply and connect the concepts they learn in class to the outside environment. This project also brings students together with members of the community (who donate supplies) and gets their families involved by having parents volunteer in the science lab.