Second Grade Investigates Water Pollution
Second grade learners dove into an investigation of water pollution in the Innovation Lab, exploring its many forms and how it impacts Florida’s diverse habitats. Using our state-of-the-art microscopes, they zoomed in on real water samples, made discoveries, and strengthened their observation and inquiry skills.
Biscayne Nature Center Field Trip
Our Innovative School second through fifth grade learners had an unforgettable adventure at the Biscayne Nature Center, bringing our school’s commitment to caring for the natural world to life. On a gorgeous day in our own backyard on Key Biscayne, learners explored tide pools and discovered sea urchins, pipefish, shrimp, sea cucumbers, and even a lobster! Braving the […]
Field Trip to Miccosukee Indian Village
Hands-On Learning in Action! Our third and fifth grade learners brought their Social Studies curriculum to life during an incredible visit to the Miccosukee Indian Village. As part of our study on Indigenous Peoples of North America, we explored how the geography, climate, and natural resources of South Florida and the Everglades shaped the daily life, […]
September Residency with The Bass Museum
This fall, learners at the Innovative School engaged in a rich partnership with The Bass Museum, exploring how art connects to place, identity, and imagination. Beginning with a virtual visit to Ugo Rondinone’s Miami Mountain, learners reflected on how public art transforms community spaces, asking questions about balance, scale, and symbolism that showed the beginnings of […]
Fifth for Fifth
Each school year, the passing of time always amazes me. So much has happened this year, but at the same time, how can it already be the end of another incredible year? Our elementary level celebrates its fifth year anniversary and next year we will complete our school with our first graduating fifth grade class! […]
Deep Studies
“When we focus on learners—connecting to their interests, needs, and goals—we can create experiences that ignite curiosity, develop passion, and unleash genius.”-Katie Martin (Learner-Center Collaborative)