Students I&G Center were very productive as they compared the #kineticenergy of the wind on different #kite types with varying surface areas. They also continued to work on a tropical student study area. Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX Lowe's #alternativeenergy #owlitude

Lots of progress I&G Center this week as we near completion of our outdoor study area. Our sand and river rock finally arrived and we were able complete the ground. We just need our plants to grow and a tarp to filter out the sun. Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD Lowe's #realworld

This was a busy week for students & staff I&G Center this week. We started with the campus #teacheroftheyear celebration, continued working on our outdoor study area, and enjoyed our campus grown organic lettuce! Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX #organicveggies #gardening

Students I&G Center are adding the finishing touches to our outdoor study area. We are now waiting for the delivery of a light/heat filtering canopy that will make this area a pleasant place to study. Fernando X Gutierrez @lowes #landscaping McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX #studentmade

Students I&G Center have finally completed our outdoor study area. It has been a year long project! The canopy that filters out the sun and heat was finally installed. Our students are very proud of what they have accomplished. Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX Lowe's

We got 2nd and 3rd place in drones at McAllen ISD #TechWars proud of our students. We tried our best in all the events we participated in. I&G Center Fernando X Gutierrez Claudia Hdz-Rivera, M.Ed. #WeAreIandG #OWLitude

We Ready, and ALL in! #teamwork I&G Center Fernando X Gutierrez Claudia Hdz-Rivera, M.Ed. Ana Ramirez @danigaleana7 Daniel Galeana

Before and After! Students I&G Center designed and built their own out door study area! It is truly amazing how hard work and dedication can lead to beautiful transformation! Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX Lowe's #landscaping

Even the high temperatures couldn't stop our dedicated I&G Center students from preparing the ground for a new #crop this morning. Fernando X Gutierrez @mcallenisd City of McAllen, TX #selfsufficient #gardening #foodproduction Lowe's

Students I&G Center prepared the first batch of #aloevera soap bars of this semester. They will be available for sale in four weeks after they cure. We plan to make a new batch every week. Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX #studentmade #soapmaking #healthyproducts

Another group of I&G Center students learn the art of making #AloeVera soap bars. Amazing how students are able to incorporate math, chemistry, biology and #entrepreneurship in this project. Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX #studentmade #healthyproducts #outdoorclassroom

Students I&G Center were busy harvesting campus grown Serrano peppers and #aloevera plants for our highly regarded organic aloe vera soap bars! Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX #studentmade #organicsoap #serranopeppers #owlitude

Students I&G Center continue to work hard at crafting our highly anticipated #aloevera soap bars, which will go on sale in 10 days! The Aloe-vera is grown and harvested from our campus gardens. Proceeds help to purchase materials for our many projects. Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD

Students I&G Center are busy researching the #Economics of the #DiaDeLosMuertos celebration to determine the total cost of a personally designed alter for their home. Dia de los Muertos celebrates the life of loved ones that have passed on. Fernando X Gutierrez @mcallenisd City of McAllen, TX

Students I&G Center continue to work hard at producing our highly popular #organic #aloevera soap bars. They are now available for a donation of $7 at our campus, which is located near the Convention Center. Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX #studentmade #healthyproducts

Students I&G Center are excited about our new molds for our top rated #aloevera soap bars! They are available at our campus next to the Boys & Girls Club on Galveston Ave. The $7 donation helps sponsor our campus's many projects. Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX

Students I&G Center have been busy preparing for tomorrow's #DiaDeLosMuertos campus celebration! It begins at 1:30pm with students presenting their 5 senses learning projects. The community is invited! Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX #TransitionalEmotionalIntelligence

This was a busy week for students I&G Center. They prepared another batch of campus grown #aloevera soap bars, which are available at our campus office. They also enjoyed the nice weather working at our tropical outdoor study area! Fernando X Gutierrez @mcallenisd City of McAllen, TX

Students I&G Center have spent the week working on a short documentary film, highlighting the chemical process of #saponification (soap making). The film should be ready to share with parents and the community by mid December. Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX #StudentMade

Students I&G Center enjoyed the company of the Grinch, which visited the campus to help us complete a student produced short film. The film will be shown to parents & the community during our Christmas celebration. Fernando X Gutierrez McAllen ISD City of McAllen, TX #StudentProduction