Driving Discovery Program being piloted by Maple Grove
Maple Grove in Hebron, Yarmouth County, is one of 17 junior high schools across the province that will be piloting a new, handson program for Grade 7 and 8 students in February in partnership with the Discovery Centre.
The Driving Discovery Program will be delivered in the classroom and will focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and math, also known as the STEAM subjects. The program will connect with and support new curriculum.
“We hope this program helps inspire our students to pursue new opportunities and ignites a passion for learning,” said Zach Churchill, minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, in a press release. “This will bring new learning experiences to the classroom and give students a first-hand look at potential career paths in these industries.”
The province will invest $300,000 and partner work with the Discovery Centre to develop and deliver the program.
“We are thrilled to be bringing Discovery Centre’s specialized learning experiences to more Nova Scotian classrooms in an effort to help facilitate a deeper appreciation for science-based learning,” said Dov Bercovici, president and CEO of the centre. “Students and teachers will acquire new skills and knowledge that will build confidence in all areas of STEAM.”
Driving Discovery will be a oneof-a-kind, Yarmouth MLA and Minister of Education Zach Churchill chats with Grade 7 students from Uniacke District School during the province’s announcement of the Driving Discovery Program announcement.
cross-curricular program that will encourage critical thinking and problem-solving across a range of disciplines.
The program connects essential learning skills and career opportunities, and sparks interest and excitement in students in the STEAM-based learning.