STEM at Macdonough
Students at Macdonough School are exposed to interdisciplinary units of study that have at their foundation a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Students are provided the opportunity to become independent learners and thinkers through Project-Based Learning.
All of our projects focus on the Engineering Design Process in order to solve real-world problems.
Engineer of the Month
Our Engineer of the Month is Jhon from Mrs. Paul’s second grade class! Second grade students spent the past trimester using the Engineering Design Process to create a map of an important location in Macdonough School for newcomers. Jhon and his teammates focused on his classroom. Jhon is a team player, listens to his teammates, provides his input and opinion, and stays on task during STEM-related activities. Keep up the great work, Jhon! Jhon will be recognized during our December SURFS Assembly.
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- Jhon presents his final map with his teammates.
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- Jhon listens to his teammate point out features on their classroom map.
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- Jhon plans out different locations within the classroom that should be included on the map.
Farm to School
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- The three sisters is a Native American farming method, and this bulletin board told the story and directed students to learn more.
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- Students show off plants they pulled while putting the garden to bed for the winter.
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- We are currently offering this outdoor space to all of our classroom teachers to use with their students. If you have suggestions for what we should add, please let us know!
Benefits of Project-Based Learning
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