Students employed spectrophotometry to monitor reduction of the blue dye, DCPIP, by photosynthesizing spinach chloroplasts. Electrons released in the process reduce the dye causing it to become colorless, and increasing transmittance of light. Challenge questions were answered by student-designed experimentation, including this one, in which Mary Campbell (Kecoughtan HS)and her lab partner analyzed the effect of light spectrum on the rate of light dependent reactions. Behind her, Mackenzie Sullivan (Gloucester HS) works on a different experiment.

Mackenzie Sullivan and Erin Bell (both, Gloucester HS) manipulate bead "chromosomes" to review cell cycle. While various online activities and microscopic examination of real cells undergoing the cell cycle were also done, sometimes old-school manipulatives really help the lessons hit home.

Sayaka Mori (Tabb HS) and her lab partner perform blood typing studies using synthetic blood products to simulate real tests. Blood type is determined by multiple alleles: two of which (A and B) are dominant to the third and codominant with each other. Type O blood results from inheriting two copies of the recessive allele.

Newport Academy and Center for Autism students are recognized throughout the week for being safe, respectful and responsible. Students earn tickets that can be redeemed for various incentives. One incentive is weekly shopping from the incentive cart. In addition to earning tickets, a weekly STARR student is recognized in each class for demonstrating exceptional behavior.

Newport Academy elementary teachers will work students in the CTE Early Childhood Education program over the next few weeks. The CTE students will shadow teachers as they learn about behaviors, classroom management, and instruction. CTE students recently visited the Newport Academy in preparation for their upcoming internships.

Jani Johnson and Kayla Dickerson, both are Vet Tech students and are currently doing a work experience at Armistead Veterinary Hospital in Hampton, VA.