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Oasis Bighorn Bulletin

Oasis Bighorn Bulletin
Oasis Students Place Flowers on 911 Memorial Wall. Photos courtesy of Angela Viera.

Motion and Energy

Eighth grade science students were faced with the question: How is it possible to charge electrical devices when the power is out?   To answer the question, students worked as energy engineers. 

The students learned about transferring kinetic energy into electricity through a hands-on experiment and created a real-world example. This process, known as energy conversion, is fundamental to many power generation systems. 

Specifically, each team of students’ goal was to engineer a system to capture the kinetic energy of rescue workers and transfer and convert the energy to power the worker’s flashlights, radios, and other critical equipment. 

They created models and had to present their designs to their teacher. “Our mission was to get hands-free energy to the rescue workers,” Kenslee Wiessmer said. 

The inventions required several steps which included a team meeting to develop a plan, a written sketch with labels, an energy transfer diagram, and a three- dimensional model prototype iteration.                

“Our invention converted the person’s potential energy into kinetic energy with movement. When the spring on the bottom of their shoe moves it transfers the kinetic energy from the movement of the spring along a wire to a generator. The generator then spins and that energy is transferred into a battery that will hold potential energy to be used on their radios and flashlights,” she said.

Middle School Students Attend 9/11 Ceremony

Even though none of the students were born yet to experience the events of September 11, 2001, Oasis Academy seventh and eighth graders walked to and attend the City of Fallon’s annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony. 

The middle school team of teachers know the value in passing on the history of this pivotal moment in American history. They wanted to pass on the impact of that day and how it has shaped many things in their world today.

“It was very interesting to hear the stories of people that were involved in and lived through September 11. It was also inspiring to hear how the community’s response was to it,” said Nichols.

The day provided a life-long lesson for the students. “I like how Mayor Tedford said how even though the attacks were brutal, we will never forget what happened that day,” said Nichols.

Freshman Biology Class Counts Bacteria Growth

By Taylor Sowersby

Last week freshmen in Ms. Jackie Bogdanowicz's biology classes swabbed their hands to count bacteria. The leading question in this investigation was, “What method of disinfecting hands is the most efficient - hand sanitizer or hand washing?” 

After swabbing their uncleaned hands, the students were assigned to either wash their hands with soap or use hand sanitizing to clean their hands. Several different types of both hand sanitizer and soap were used. 

“Honestly this lab was really fun and a really good team building experience for my table partners and me,” Lily Smith said.

The experiment served dual educational purposes. “Overall, the testing was really educational and helped the class better understand the scientific method and lab processes. I’m excited to see the bacteria growth after the incubation period,” she said. 

Biology students will continue with labs through the year, but the germ lab is a stepping off point for the class.

                                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I knew Sam as a member of our church growing up. He always had a warm smile, a kind word, and a great sense of humor! He will be great missed!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:57 AMComment source: Obituary -- Samuel Bruce WickizerComment author: Mike HinzComment text: Great teacher, great coach, but even a better person!!! Rest in peace Mr. BeachComment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:53 AMComment source: Obituary -- Jack Victor Beach, Jr.Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I had Mrs Hedges for First Grade at Northside Elementary in 1969. I still, to this day, remember her as a wonderful teacher…one of my favorites!!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:29 AMComment source: Obituary - Nancy Marie Hedges C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: What are MFNs and PBMs ?? ............................ From the editor: This is a very good question and we apologize for not catching that wasn't in there. We reached out to the writer/submitter and got this info back...hope it's helpful. PBM: Pharmacy Benefit Managers are pharmacies that are owned by insurance companies. (CVS is one.) They negotiate with drug makers to get reduced pricing for medications, but they historically have not passed along those savings to patients. https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/pharmacy-benefit-managers-staff-report.pdf MFN: Most Favored Nation pricing is a policy that means a country agrees to offer the same trade concessions (like tariffs or price reductions) to all member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). When applied to pharmaceuticals, it could disrupt global access, deter innovation, and obscure the deeper systemic issues in American health care. https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2025/05/22/the-global-risks-of-americas-most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-policy/Comment publication date: 6/23/25, 7:47 AMComment source: L E T T E R TO THE EDITOR
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