AROUND CAMPUS
Farmers for a Day
There ’ s lots to learn about life on a farm ! On Farm Day , our Pre-K boys assumed the role of farmers and participated in farm-related activities and curriculum .
Wheel and Axle Challenge Taps into Ways Boys Learn
Effective teachers know how to reach boys in ways proven successful by research . Certain elements of instruction engage boys ’ attention , sustain their concentration , result in superior performance , and resonate with the unique ways that boys best learn : Boys need to move . They like competition when it ’ s friendly . They enjoy teamwork . They love to create products that serve a purpose . The Wheel and Axle project in fifth grade science is a great example of how Saint David ’ s faculty incorporate these elements , called transitive factors , into their lessons .
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