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Why should the Discovery Academy be of interest to school districts? The reasons are simple. For years educators have known that interdisciplinary, thematic approaches to teaching and learning are both beneficial and enjoyable for teachers and students. The Discovery Academy’s approach to teaching and learning is just that: thematic and interdisciplinary.

Rain Forest Creek The current investigation topic is titled R.A.I.N. – Resourceful Rainforests, Ageless Beauties, In Danger, Needing Our Help. The flexible structure of the program’s modules allows for a 3-week summer delivery or delivery as an after-school program. The content can also be used as an in-school program or for extra skill and concept reinforcement.

Points to know about Discovery Academy – R.A.I.N.:

Timely content and topic
Multi-disciplined – math, science, language arts, and social studies
Project-based
Promotes teamwork
Designed using McTighe and Wiggins
Targets middle school skills, interests, and standards

The complete Discovery Academy package includes a teacher training module and most required supplies.

For more information, contact Cheryl Wynn at 706.821.0224 or 800.325.5445 ext. 0224; wynnc@nscdiscovery.org.

“Thank you all so much for the wonderful opportunity of making science alive at Langford.” Discovery Academy teacher, Langford Middle School, Augusta, GA