Did you know that McGinnis Woods is one of only six Certified Nature Explore Classrooms in Georgia? Our students and teachers enjoy spending time in our Outdoor Classroom and learn something new with each visit. Third Grade Rocks & Soil Unit The third graders are finishing up their unit on Rocks and Soil, so they …
Academics
Hands-On STEM Projects: Architecture & Bouncy Balls!
STEM Project: Making Bouncy Balls There is always exciting learning happening in STEM class. For this project, the students learned all about polymers and made bouncy balls. The fourth graders loved creating these. Roman Dome Prototype STEM Project Our 6th graders have been learning about the early history of Western Europe, including Rome. Students worked …
3rd Grade Wax Museum
It’s not often that we have so many “distinguished visitors” in our gym at one time! Our 3rd grade Wax Museum was fantastic. Parents and students learned about so many historic figures from our amazing third graders.
4th Grade Overnight Field Trip to Nature’s Classroom
Our 4th graders left for Nature’s Classroom in Mentone, Alabama today on their overnight trip. They are having a great time hiking, playing games, attending classes, and getting ready for their campfire a bit later tonight. This trip is sure to be a memory maker!
Weird Science and Bio Box Book Reports
Kindergarten Weird Science In School Field Trip with The Science Wiz The kindergartners learned about “weird science” with The Science Wiz! They made a lava lamp and slime, learned about positive and negative charges that make things float, learned about negative pressure, and even made a volcano erupt! 4th Grade Bio Box Book Reports 4th …
Spelling Bee 2021 at McGinnis Woods
It’s Spelling Bee season! Congratulations to Benny for winning this year’s competition. He and Elsa, our runner up, will represent MW at the GISA Bee in 2022. 🐝