​Welcome to the world of Program Challenge at Brighten Academy! In first grade, the students are comparing and contrasting Cinderella stories from around the world. In second grade, we are studying the behaviors and life cycles of insects. Third graders are investigating and solving mysteries and will publish their own mystery by the end of the year. Fourth graders are immersed in learning about the Gold Rush. In fifth grade, students are studying Greek Mythology. 
Mrs. Dana Pace - 5th Grade, Mrs. Sheila Nesbitt - 1st Grade and 4th Grade, Mrs. Leigh DeNucci - Kindergarten, 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
During online learning, students created chain reaction projects inspired by Rube Goldberg. Below are some examples of the chain reactions they designed:
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