Exploratory 7

CURRENT PROJECT

"Mural Design Presentations"

April 9, 2025

The Community Room Mural Project is a collaborative design challenge led by 7th grade students in the Sustainability and Beautification class at Fisher Middle School. Students were tasked with creating a mural that would enhance the school’s Community Room by reflecting the core values of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), Project-Based Learning (PBL), and the cultural identity of Greenville, SC. The project began with a site visit led by Dr. Lynch, where students explored the purpose of the space and discussed how art can create a welcoming and inspiring environment. Students then sketched individual mural concepts and worked in teams to blend their ideas into a final design proposal.

The project culminated in a formal presentation event, where student teams shared their mural designs with a panel of community partners, school leaders, and educators. Using Google Slides, students presented their visual concepts, explained their design choices, and described how their mural embodied the themes of STEAM, PBL, and Greenville pride. Community partners offered feedback and selected one final mural design to be painted in the Community Room by a student mural team. This project not only celebrated student voice and creativity, but also demonstrated the power of collaborative problem-solving, visual storytelling, and authentic community engagement.

Our Community Artist Judges

PAST PROJECTS (2025)

"Intro to Sustainability and Beautification Station Rotations"

January 13-17

This project is about more than just art — it’s about designing a better future. You’ll be thinking about how to solve real-world problems, work with others, and create a lasting impact in your community.

We’ll use your ideas and designs to inspire our class projects throughout the semester, and your symbols will remind us of our commitment to sustainability and beautification.

Let’s get creative and imagine a better world together! 

"Sustainable Greenville Station Rotations!"

One person will manage the audio and timer in your group. Use the sections below to manage your station learning. Start with the Sustainability Station Rotation Introduction audio, then move on to the station audio you were assigned to start at.