Cross School Collaboration

In Ms. Nasser's Artovation class, sixth grade students conducted virtual interviews with kindergarten students using Google Meet to gather authentic data about their animal interests and prior experiences visiting zoos and petting zoos. During the interviews, the sixth graders asked questions to learn each kindergartener’s favorite animal and the reasons behind their preference, including the animal’s characteristics, behaviors, and habitat. The sixth graders will now apply STEM design practices to engineer a three-dimensional representation of the selected animal using cardboard, simple electronics, and creative construction materials. This collaborative project promotes real-world communication, research, and problem-solving skills, while strengthening cross-grade community connections.