YES Component Goes Through Identity Change

The teens decided that their group needed a face lift. Last week they discussed changing the room and made suggestions as to what they would like to see improved in the YES program overall. The group wanted to take more ownership of their space and their component so they have undertaken an overhaul of their room. This group is looking into changes  it can make to improve the use of space and to decorate it with their own flair. Teens made note of the Learning Places component's room and talked to some of the teens about their suggestions. They even worked on a group mission statement. City Science/Investigation teens have not yet decided on an inclusive name.

 They are also making progress on their Investigations. After brainstorming their interests they decided to split into several groups. One group is interested in animals and has been researching animals they have never heard of. They have a poster presentation almost ready. I'm curious what questions this has raised for animal behavior, habitats, and characteristics. There are two groups who were interested in architecture. One group has decided to create their own building. It resembles a hospital. They are thinking about making a survey asking patients about which aspects of th building make them feel most and least comfortable. The other architecture group has been looking into various structures in St. Louis. I believe they are wanting to redesign some of these famous landmarks;looking at other design processes.