Science - Marblehead Current

30 Jan

Volcanoes, bath bombs and big curiosity at Brown School STEAM Fair

Leigh BlanderEducation, Marblehead Public Schools, Science, Top Stories

A record number of young scientists filled Brown School with bubbling experiments and big ideas during the school’s fourth annual STEAM Fair on Jan. 29. More than 250 students in kindergarten through third grade took part. Teachers in white lab coats roamed the fair as “judges,” asking students questions about their projects and what they discovered. Classic volcano experiments shared the spotlight with more unusual projects, including “The Germiest Places,” “The Science of Bath Bombs” and “How Much Salt Does It Take to Make an…

23 May

PHOTO GALLERY: Glover students wow crowd at STEM Fair

Leigh BlanderMarblehead Public Schools, Science, Top Stories

More than 100 Glover School students showed off their skills at a STEM Fair on Thursday evening. "What a great night," said Principal Frank Kowalski. "The exhibits were so well done and the attention to detail was quite impressive. I particularly enjoyed the thoughtfulness that went into each project. Most importantly, it looked like the students learned a ton and enjoyed showing off and explaining their projects." Check out this gallery of students and their projects. COURTESY PHOTOS / GLOVER SCHOOL Good clean fun! These…

08 Apr

SOLAR SHOW: People stop to witness eclipse

Leigh Blander0 CommentsEnvironment, Local News, Science, Top Stories

Monday afternoon, people young and old across Marblehead dropped what they were doing and looked to the sky during an historic eclipse that blocked 93% of the sun locally. Students streamed out of schools wearing their eclipse glasses, and families and friends gathered at spots around town. Fourth grader Jack Lawler stepped out the front door of the Village School with his protective glasses in place. : A group of Marblehead artists gathered for the eclipse at Devereux Beach. They are, from left Jennifer Jones,…

03 Apr

ASTRAL COUNTDOWN: Mark the calendar for near total eclipse

Will Dowd0 CommentsEducation, Local News, Science, Top Stories

On Monday, April 8, Marblehead will have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event: a partial solar eclipse. While the town won't experience the complete darkness of a total eclipse, the moon will cover a significant portion of the sun, offering a dramatic spectacle in the sky. This image shows a sequence of a solar eclipse against a dusk or dawn sky. The sequence, moving from the upper left to the lower right, depicts the eclipse's various stages. COURTESY PHOTO / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE…

27 Mar

MARBLEHEAD CARES: Identifying narcissists

Will Dowd0 CommentsColumns, Health, Science, Uncategorized

The origins of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are complex and multifaceted, often stemming from a combination of genetic predispositions, early childhood experiences and environmental factors. Some researchers propose that individuals with NPD may have experienced significant trauma or neglect during their formative years, leading them to develop maladaptive coping mechanisms centered around self-preservation and self-enhancement. While it's normal for individuals to exhibit narcissistic traits occasionally, such as during moments of success or when seeking validation, those with NPD display these characteristics persistently and to a…

26 Mar

Teacher embraces ‘world’s worst weather’ for students

Leigh Blander0 CommentsEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Science

Brown School third-grade teacher Lindsay Willard spent March 13 at the Mount Washington Observatory, known as the home to the world's weather. The adventurous professional development opportunity, which aligns with the third-grade science standards, included a tour of the weather station and a chance to shadow weather scientists as they used a variety of instruments to collect and track hourly weather data. Brown School teacher Lindsay Willard traveled to the summit of Mt. Washington to learn about wild weather. COURTESY PHOTO Willard traveled to the…

13 Mar

Four years later, leaders reflect on COVID’s impact

Leigh Blander0 CommentsBusiness, Community Resources, Education, Health, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Municipal Matters, Nonprofit corner, Public safety, Religion, Science, Top Stories

Four years ago today, on March 13, 2020, Marblehead students left school as a deadlypandemic began to shut down the world and change lives forever. They didn’t return toclassrooms for months. On this anniversary, the Current spoke with education, service, business and faith leadersaround town, asking them to reflect on how COVID affected Marblehead and whether thoseeffects are still being felt today. Town leaders are reflecting on COVID's impact, four years after its outbreak. COURTESY PHOTO / CDC “The impact on our town was huge,…

06 Feb

See Spot run: Robot dog visits Glover, Brown schools

Leigh Blander0 CommentsEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Science, Top Stories

Marblehead second and third graders met a special guest Tuesday — Spot, a robot dog who came to teach kids about computer coding and AI. Spot can dance, jump and walk up and down stairs, and visited the Glover and Brown schools, along with Dr. Lori Towle from the Code & Circuit school in Amesbury. Spot the robot dog visited students at the Glover and Brown schools. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER “We inspire kids with computer science and robotics,” Towle told the Current at…

07 Jun

Lights, camera, climate change

Leigh Blander0 CommentsArt, Community Resources, Environment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Science, Top Stories

It can be hard to get motivated about a threat when the consequences don’t seem real or, when it comes to climate change, read a bit like a Jake Gyllenhaal sci-fi movie. But Marblehead residents John Livermore and Kelley O’Malley are aiming to change that by bringing the urgency of the issue home to Marblehead and the world with The Moviement Project.The pair, with an assist from daughter, Alix Livermore, has written a screenplay that “will vividly illustrate both the personal and societal consequences of…

17 May

Marblehead Racial Justice Team to discuss climate justice

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Culture, Environment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Press releases, Science

The theme of this month’s Conversations on Race event with the Marblehead Racial Justice Team will be “Climate Justice is Racial Justice.” The program will be held Monday, May 22, 7 p.m. at the Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington St. Climate justice is a term used to talk about the impact of environmental pollution on different populations. During this session, Rev. Clyde Elledge from St. Andrew’s Church will explore climate justice as a historical movement. Discussion will move to present day climate injustice and its contribution to systemic environmental…