Behind the Minds
November 2009
November 2009
The St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center in the Central West End hosted this edition of Behind the Minds. See how chess has joined the everyday lineup of classes at some St. Louis schools and how it’s teaching elementary students more than just academic lessons. We’ll also give you some inside tips on how to catch judges’ attention at upcoming science fairs and introduce you to some interesting ways local teachers are getting their students jazzed about all areas of science. Where do students turn to when they need to talk? Behind the Minds shows you a special call-in center manned by teens. Learn about these stories and much more on Behind the Minds.



Check Mate!
Some St. Louis teachers are encouraging their students to play during class time. Learn how the ancient game of chess is helping students excel in the classroom and beyond. 		Science Makeover
This isn’t your grandmother’s science class. We’ll show you how teachers are combining science with the arts to jazz up their lessons.		Science Winner
A national science winner from St. Louis demonstrates her love of science for us by setting money on fire! Watch her interesting experiment and learn some advice for catching science fair judges’ eyes.		Success Adds Up at Mehlville Schools
We follow-up with a Mehlville math teacher who was trying to make math count in her classrooms. Learn about the success she’s witnessed with her students.
KUTO, A Place for Teens to Talk
See how a student-run organization is making a huge impact on local teens’ lives. When teens need to talk, we’ll tell you why they turn to KUTO.		Beauty & Bias
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” In this story, see how students are learning the true meaning of that saying through a special program.		Make a Joyful Noise
Listen to the beautiful sounds of the Archdiocesan Children’s Choir and learn how collaboration is key to their magical sound.