STEM Newsletter: May 2022, Volume 2, Issue 9

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 Lorelei from Mrs. Ciccia’s first grade class! Lorelei has been selected as our Engineer of the Month because she uses the Engineer Design Process to carefully plan and create all of her projects. Lorelei is always willing to model the expectations and stages for her peers. Also, Lorelei enjoys hands-on learning and displays her creativity through her work. Keep up the great work, Lorelei!

: Lorelei enjoys modeling projects for her partners in class. She is always willing to test our her designs and make improvements.

: Lorelei is very creative with hands-on learning. She explores different materials to use for her prototypes.

: Lorelei uses the Engineering Design Process to carefully plan out her prototypes.

Farm to School

: 5th graders learned about fermented food and tried their hands at making fermented vegetables!

: We had a wonderful Earth Day at the School Garden! Thanks to all the families who stopped by to plant some seeds to take home.

: Have a recipe to share? Submit a recipe to the MACookbook!

Classroom Highlights

Fifth graders are currently exploring aviation as they participate in the SOAR program created by the New England Air Museum located in Windsor Locks, CT. Students are using the Engineering Design Process to create airplanes, test out their flight, and connect with professionals employed by the New England Air Museum with much expertise in the world of aviation. We love connecting with our community…so please send any references our way!