TED Talks, Mini Society, and Learning about National Parks

In third grade, students dove into their National Parks unit by researching an assigned park and creating fact-filled brochures to promote each park's unique features—combining geography, science, and persuasive writing. Fourth graders took the spotlight with their impressive TED Talks, where they tackled topics ranging from protecting the Earth to why kids need three-day weekends, sparking meaningful conversations and showcasing their public speaking skills. Fourth graders also stepped into the roles of young entrepreneurs in their “Mini Society” project, designing original products or services for the school community while learning about economics, supply and demand, marketing, and government.