Welcome to Room 28

Where Innovation Meets Civilization

Welcome to sixth-grade Science and Social Studies.

In Room 28, learning is more than finding the right answer. Students ask questions, investigate evidence, collaborate, experiment, design, create, revise, and share what they discover.

We connect the ingenuity of ancient civilizations with the possibilities of modern science, STEAM, and technology. Whether we are investigating forces and motion, examining how civilizations solved problems, designing and testing prototypes, or exploring a real-world community issue, students are encouraged to wonder:

What can I do with what I have learned?

What Learning Looks Like in Room 28

QUESTION  →  INVESTIGATE  →  CREATE  →  SHARE

QUESTION  Learning begins with curiosity. We ask questions worth investigating—not just questions with answers in the back of a book.

INVESTIGATE  Students gather evidence, conduct experiments, examine sources, analyze data, collaborate, and learn from both successes and mistakes.

CREATE  Knowledge becomes something students can use. Students design, build, write, model, problem-solve, and use technology to turn their ideas into something meaningful.

SHARE  Learning matters beyond a grade. Whenever possible, students communicate their discoveries and creations with classmates, families, community partners, and authentic audiences.

Learning With Intention

Technology—including artificial intelligence—is a tool, not a replacement for thinking.

Students learn to use new technologies responsibly, respectfully, safely, and with intention.

The goal isn't to have a tool create an idea for us. The goal is to use the right tools to investigate, develop, improve, and communicate our own ideas.

We don't use technology to avoid the work of thinking.
We use technology to see where our thinking can take us.

From Our Classroom to the Real World

Throughout the year, students will connect Science and Social Studies with STEAM, engineering, civic engagement, storytelling, design, and real-world problem solving.

Some projects will be planned. Others will grow from student questions. And some of the best learning experiences haven't been imagined yet.

The sky isn't the limit—it's where we begin.

Be Curious.  •  Be Creative.  •  Be Respectful.  •  Be Responsible.  •  Be Safe.

caitlin.mccabe@wcsdny.org 845-298-5280