Students from DSI and Gemstone in Kath’s Science classes are exploring the topic of extinction and sharing that information by preparing a podcast. These pictures show part of the writing process.
Exploring Extinction through STEMCAP
Students at Gemstone and Day Skills Intervention at the Salt Lake Valley Youth Center are participating in a 10 day science program hosted through the University of Utah, STEMCAP (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Community Alliance Program). They will be exploring the topic of extinction and will create a podcast as the vehicle for sharing the […]
Halloween Week at the Detention Center
Halloween was celebrated through curriculum in numerous different ways throughout YESS. Here are some samples of what went on at DT this week.
Cyanography at UNI GTC
Scientists from the University of Utah STEMCAP program came and talked about cyanography. We mixed chemicals and painted the paper in the dark and let them dry then placed different items on the paper and exposed to sunlight to turn the paper blue. Wherever the leaves, stencils, or items were placed stayed white when exposed […]
Halloween at “The Box”
The students in Mrs. Hall’s class at the Christmas Box House (The Box) celebrated Halloween in true form with awesome costumes! Even Mrs. Hall donned a beautiful butterfly costume for the occasion. They visited Mrs. Horgan’s class in costume and did a Nearpod lesson learning about the Day of the Dead.
Halloween Folktale Tradition
Each year at Halloween we read the classic Ozark folktale, “The Bloody Gruel,” which has its roots in Scotland and Ireland. Over the years it made its way to the states and it’s pretty creepy. It’s full of cultural and ethical morals that the main character, a teen girl, deftly navigates. This is a tradition […]
Group Art Project
Students did a group contribution art project for a study of Dia des los Muertos in Social Studies. Looking at the original we divided it into 6 equal parts – students needed to add at least two colors in addition to black. Daria, Teacher, YESS Transition at Connection High
Volcanoes – Shield vs. Cone
Students in Jodie’s class at Salt Lake County Youth Services recently explored the differences between shield and cone volcanoes. Ooey-gooey science!
Youth Voice – Through Art and Writing
“Learn Their Truth: Elevating Youth Voice in Utah’s Justice System” conference was held October 8, 2019, at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan. Bonnie, USBE YIC Writing Specialist, worked with students in creating their work and gathered it from SLVDT, Gemstone and other facilities to showcase. Through visual art and written work, the voices […]
A Message from the Associate Director
by Jason Rosvall, YESS Associate Director 2018-2019 School Year Literacy Program Report: SLVDT YESS continues to focus on literacy as an ongoing school goal each year. With the recently completed 2018-19 school year, we have exciting results to share with you! YESS was able to hire a reading tutor with Land Trust monies that were […]