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Jackson Public Schools Hosts Traveling STEM Carnival
February 21, 2020
JPS fourth-graders took part in interactive exhibits and played games as they learned fundamental concepts in STEM. |
Photo Gallery: 2020 MSMS STEM Carnival |
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) brought its Traveling STEM Carnival to Kirksey Middle School in February. Approximately 1,300 JPS fourth-graders participated in the carnival's highly engaging educational activities. MSMS students and faculty used interactive lessons and demonstrations to teach our scholars principles in STEM, such as inertia, electricity, and the metric system. Robotics-themed games and an adaptation of the popular code-breaking game, Mastermind, were also part of this unique learning experience.
JPS Elementary Assistant Superintendents were excited to bring the program to Jackson Public Schools and were intentional about ensuring that fourth-grade scholars would have this opportunity.
"We are delighted for this opportunity and partnership with the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science," said Dr. Kathleen Grigsby, the Assistant Superintendent for the Elementary Division. "This collaboration will give our students exposure and academic enrichment to help them excel in STEM."
"The Traveling STEM Carnival is a major undertaking," said Lauren Zarandona, a math instructor at MSMS. "When the fourth-graders beat their MSMS helper at our version of Mastermind, or they unlock the digital lockbox created just for them, it makes [the effort] all worthwhile."
Since 2014, MSMS has hosted the carnival across Mississippi to allow elementary school students to participate in educational, interactive STEM-related exhibits.