These rankings are based solely on test scores – meaning that our schools are among the top in the nation, even compared to schools in wealthier zip codes. US News & World Report has named seven Rocketship California schools as among the Best Elementary Schools in the nation! US News has been the authority in ranking universities and high schools for many years, and this year is the first they’ve started ranking elementary and middle schools. As a result, Rocketship consistently ranks in the top 10% of all California public schools serving a similar population. In addition to rigorous instruction in math, science, reading, and social studies, our Rocketeers are exposed to visual art, musical foundations, and dance. We partner closely with parents to understand the needs of their child, and welcome parents on our campuses at all times. Discovery Prep At Rocketship Discovery Prep, we believe that teaching students creative expression has a profound impact on their social, emotional, and academic development. We use personalized learning to meet every student at their own level. We don’t believe one size fits all when it comes to student learning, because each child is unique. The new kits kits will be introduced at the American International Toy Fair, starting February 15th in New York City, so if you’re attending, stop by and tell them we sent you! If you want to purchase one of these kits locally, see the Thames & Kosmos’ website for store locations.Rocketship offers 13 tuition-free Bay Area schools, open to any student who wishes to attend. Thames & Kosmos has been making alternative energy & environmental science kits for almost ten years, and donates one percent of sales of their Wind Power and Hydropower kits to environmentally focused non-profits.
The Global Warming kit comes with a 48 page full-color experiment manual and will be available this summer.
The role of humans in climate change is investigated with experiments involving carbon dioxide and the greenhouse effect, exploring the possible consequences of global warming on humans, ecosystems, and the global economy, and learning what actions can help protect the climate. Kids will learn about the science of Earth’s climate system, weather, and atmosphere, conducting experiments that model our atmosphere and wind and ocean currents. The Global Warming kit explores an issue of utmost importance, both environmentally and politically, by helping children understand both the science of climate change and how we can mitigate its effects.
Hydropower comes with a 48 page, experiment manual. Experiments include building a waterwheel, a sawmill, a hammer mill, which all use water power for physical work learning about water pressure with a water tower and a fountain generating electricity with a hydroelectric power station and learning how electricity can be generated by harnessing power from waves, tides, and rivers. The power of water is one of the oldest sources of energy, and one which is completely renewable and natural. This summer, the Hydropower kit will be available, teaching children the science of water energy with twelve experiments and building projects. The kit includes the power house itself, a greenhouse, a solar cell array, a passive solar collector, a solar oven, an air conditioner, a refrigerator, a hydrometer, a lemon battery, and a wind power generator. The Power House Green Essentials Edition teaches concepts in alternative energy and sustainable living with 30 experiments and 10 energy-related models.
The kit comes with a 64 page full color experiment manual, and will be available in the fall of this year. Children ages 10 and up can build and operate a hydrogen fuel cell which powers a model car (included) with just water and sunlight. Give your kids the tools to learn the basic science behind them, with Fuel Cell 10: 10th Anniversary Car and Experiment Kit. Put the tools for learning about alternative energy and sustainable living in their hands with one of these fantastic science kits from Thames & Kosmos.įuel cells are the future power source of not only cars, but laptops, cell phones, and other electronics. Our sustainable future is only going to come with the full participation of the next generation, our children.