environmentalism – Mission Hill K-8 School

Images from our Nature Science Curriculum Breakfast

November 27, 2013 missionhillschool Tagged Authentic Assessment, Ayla Gavins, Boston Public Schools, Deborah Meier, environmentalism, Experiential Learning, Habits of Mind, Inclusion, Mission Hill K-8 School, Thematic Curriculum

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A Team Effort

May 7, 2013 missionhillschool Tagged Authentic Assessment, Ayla Gavins, Boston Nature Center, Boston Public Schools, Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood, Community Playthings, Deborah Meier, Empowered by Play, environmentalism, Experiential Learning, Geralyn McLaughlin, Graduation by Portfolio, Habits of Mind, Interdisciplinary Curriculum, Kathy Clunis D'Andrea, Mission Hill K-8 School, Thematic CurriculumLeave a Comment

Check out the new article in Community Playthings about project-based learning, co-written by MHS teachers Geralyn McLaughlin (K0) and Kathy Clunis D’Andrea (K1/K2). The Project Approach: Using Schoolyard Ecology to Support Student Learning

A green day at Mission Hill School

May 23, 2012May 23, 2012 missionhillschool Tagged Ayla Gavins, Boston Natural Areas Network, Boston Nature Center, Boston Public Schools, Deborah Meier, environmentalism, Experiential Learning, green school, Interdisciplinary Curriculum, Mass Audubon Society, Mission Hill K-8 School, Mission Hill School, sustainabilityLeave a Comment

Last week’s Ecoteer Day at Mission Hill School was a great success. Students and teachers dressed in green and took advantage of the beautiful, sunny weather-a welcome sight after a week of rain and indoor recess. While most activities took place out-of-doors, there were also some indoor alternatives on this special day of school-wide environmental […]