History Comes to Life for Grade 5 Students in Washington, DC
History came to life for a group of 16 IPA Grade 5 students when they traveled to Washington, D.C. with their teachers, Joe Villaluz, Terry Fuller, and me, Lisa Lariscy. Their experiences on the trip helped them answer the Grade 5 Project Based Learning (PBL) question, “How do we as artists create a museum experience that connects our community with the people and events of the American Revolution?”
No Bake Challenge Project-Based Learning
The energy level of the Grade 5 students on Back-to-School Night was high – they were so excited to be sharing their culinary creations with their parents and invited judges. The night was the culmination of their Blue Zones Project inspired “No Bake Challenge”, their first Project Based Learning (PBL) of the year.
Grade 4 Inaugural Luau Provides Authentic Learning Experiences
The Grade 4 students wrapped up their project-based learning (PBL) integrating units on Hawaiʻi/Hawaiian Culture and Business/Finance with their inaugural Grade 4 Luau. The luau was conceived as a business […]
Grade 5 Students Create an American Revolution Museum
Island Pacific Academy Grade 5 students created a living American Revolution museum through project-based learning—researching, designing, and presenting interactive exhibits for the community.