Today, we wrap up the first week of "A Hero's Journey" at The Imagination Lab. Thanks to all the hometown heroes and Lead Learners who shared time with us this week. We look forward to meeting more heroes in the weeks to come! #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
Fire prevention officer speaks to students
Students try their hands at woodworking to create "hero" badges at The Imagination Lab. #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
Students try their hands at woodworking.
Van Buren 2nd graders collaborated to create stop-motion animation videos at The Imagination Lab this morning. The final products were fun vignettes including voice overs and lots of creativity. #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
Students make stop-motion animation videos
Central students enjoyed learning more about the job responsibilities of the town's fire and police departments at The Imagination Lab this morning. #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
Town fire and police personnel teach about what they do at work.
Celebrating Hometown Heroes: Brentwood 2nd graders visited The Imagination Lab this morning and connected with real-life heroes from the Town of Plainfield. Thanks to the 911 dispatchers and police officers who spent time helping students learn about their careers. #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
Students connect with real-life hometown heroes
As part of "The Space of Earth" theme, students used 3Doodler ("3D Pens") at The Lab to create their representations of the core, mantle and crust of the Earth. Next week, we embark on a new theme: "A Hero's Journey" #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
3D pens make the 3 layers of the Earth
The Plainfield Rotary is volunteering at The Imagination Lab today, and decorated the space to make it festive for students. We appreciate the Rotary's time and generosity! #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
Rotary decorates Lab with balloons
Lunch & Learn: Central's 2nd graders visited The Lab today, where teachers gave them a "No Hands Challenge." Groups moved pumpkins using only the materials they were given, no hands and LOTS of creativity! #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
students move pumpkins without hands
Students help to winterize the Duke Learning Garden with the help of Big Green!
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
Students help winterize garden
Blast Off! Despite chilly temps, students enjoy launching stomp rockets at The Imagination Lab. #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
Students launch stomp rockets
A Visit to the Moon: Central 3rd graders stood on the moon during the Apollo 11 landing using virtual reality goggles at The Imagination Lab yesterday. #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
Students visit the moon using virtual reality goggles
Brentwood 5th graders harvested 14 lbs of sweet potatoes from the Duke Energy Learning Garden on Monday! #QuakersImagine
about 6 years ago, Patti Lamb
Students harvest sweet potatoes
Parents, check out this amazing opportunity from IU: the 2018 ScienceFest is free and open to everyone! What a great way to spend a Saturday with your family :)
about 6 years ago, PCSC
Flyer for the 2018 Indiana University ScienceFest
Last evening, Plainfield Tri Kappa presented The Imagination Lab with a donation to the ongoing Artist-in-Residence studio. Their support of these wonderful cultural learning opportunities is greatly appreciated! #QuakerFaces #WeLoveTheArts
about 6 years ago, PCSC
Plainfield Tri Kappa members present Dr. Mary Giesting and Mrs. Tracy Ballinger with a check for $2000 to support the Artist-in-Residence program at The Imagination Lab.
What a glorious day for a ribbon-cutting and to have our community visit The Imagination Lab! A full story tomorrow, but look at these awesome students who helped us cut the ribbon! #QuakerFaces
about 6 years ago, PCSC
Students cutting the ribbon to open The Imagination Lab
Check out our new addition to The Imagination Lab thanks to Gear Up Cyclery located in Plainfield. Read about it here https://bit.ly/2BbwkvJ
over 6 years ago, Mary Giesting
5th grade students trying out the Pedal-A-Watt
Our Learning Garden is thriving as students are back in groove of school. Check out the baby ears of corn that just appeared early this week!
over 6 years ago, Mary Giesting
Corn ear beginning to develop
Wednesday harvest from the Learning Garden
Thank you Brentwood 2nd and 4th for a successful first day! Find more photos on our website --> This Month @ The Lab #QuakersImagine
over 6 years ago, Tracy Ballinger
With the Artist in Residence
T-1 hour...#QuakersImagine is so excited to see our first group of students walk through this door today for our first official Odysseys!
over 6 years ago, Tracy Ballinger
The Imagination Lab entrance
#QuakersImagine would like to introduce our receptionist - Patti Lamb. You'll see her smiling face when you visit. Welcome, Patti!
over 6 years ago, Tracy Ballinger
Patti