Chladni Plate Have you ever wondered what sound looks like? It may seem paradoxical at first—after all, sound is something we hear, not see. Thanks to a fascinating scientific instrument called Chladni plates, we can now visualize sound in a way that transcends our auditory senses, opening doors to a new realm of understanding. This…
Bird Walk Embarking on a journey of discovery, Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation helped Life Science Teacher Danielle Emers expand the transformation of Middle School West’s Courtyard by funding her grant, Bird Walk. Mrs. Emer’s seventh-grade students investigated the intricacies of flight and vision and created an environment where birds could flourish. Previously, in the courtyard,…
Disc Golf Course In the Fall 2020 grant round, the Foundation approved Melissa Burg and Matt Weygand’s application to implement a 9-hole Disc Golf Course at Middle School West. The installation was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but Middle School West launched its Disc Golf Unit as part of the Physical Education curriculum in…