The Career Education Students at RMS rotated among three 60-minute lessons at Roper Mountain Science Center. Students were introduced to a cold case involving a missing chef.
In three separate sessions, students acted as forensic specialists, analyzing materials found at the crime scene. They performed strawberry DNA extract, evaluated DNA samples, determined blood type and, in the chemistry component, analyzed known and unknown materials found at the scene.
At the end of the day, students had enough information to formulate a theory of the crime and write an analysis from the perspective of a detective working on the case.
RMS students participate in Elk's Hoops Contest
RMS's intramural program is participating in the Elk's Hoops Contest. Any student may participate. The entry fee is five cans of food, which will be donated to the Greer food bank. Winners from the school will participate in the Elk's Shooting contest in January.
RMS basketball season under way
RMS Basketball Season has begun. The next game is Dec. 19 at Northwood Middle School. Riverside Girls play at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Riverside Boys at 6:45 p.m.
Anne Frank traveling exhibit coming to RMS
Anne Frank, A History for Today, the traveling exhibit from the Anne Frank museum will be at Riverside Middle School Feb. 18 through March 28. The exhibit will be open to schools for field trips March 11 through March 28 and to the public March 15-27 during select hours. Visit www.greenville.k12.sc.us/rms/ for more information and times. Contact Mary Higgins at RMS to schedule a field trip at 355-7902. A donation of $1 per person is requested.
RMS promoting aviation art contest
RMS is promoting the 2014 International Aviation Art Contest. The theme is "Flying Saves Lives." RMS deadline to enter is Friday, Jan. 10. For additional information, contact Brooke Howard at 355-7987 or [email protected].
Share your career with RMS students
RMS is seeking parents and people in the community who may be interested in coming to speak to students about their career to expose students to a variety of career opportunities and/or would like to host a student for a job shadowing experience for a day. Contact Brooke Howard at 355-7987 or [email protected].