Einstein

"Imagination is more important than knowledge" said Albert Einstein. Here are some thoughts on that by the Nesters.

Themes

Some days there seem to be themes in the Nest. Today I noticed a number of students working on medical and health issues. Some of them are inspired by illnesses of friends and family. As I watch the students learn more about intricate problems such as diabetes and leukemia, I can't help but think about how overwhelming this must be to a kid. As adults we struggle to understand the reasons that some people suffer with sickness and others seem to be fortunate and avoid so much pain. And here are kids 10, 11, 12 years old trying to learn as much as they can about the issues that face their friends and family. Are these kids going to grow to be doctors, scientists, researchers...maybe. But more likely they are going to grow up to be empathetic adults who believe that knowledge is power and that caring people can make a difference in the lives of others.

A Day in the Nest

Gabe is discovering that a lemon can actually conduct electricity!

Today Shannen is working on National Teachers' Day in China for her international calendar.

Did you know that if you dream about legs that you may be regaining confidence and taking back control? If you want to know more about what your dreams mean just ask Zach!

Liam is creating a California Condor as part of his endangered animals project.

Here is Paul hard at work on his 6'x7' map of the Roman Empire.