Concept-Based Learning
International Baccalaureate learning uses concept-focused learning, requiring students to engage in higher-level thinking and a true understanding of the content rather than mastering facts. Concept-based learning uses “big ideas” to make sense of facts and apply them to the world around us.
The Six Transdisciplinary Themes of Global Significance
Learning aims to transcend traditional boundaries between subject areas in the Primary Years Programme. Students explore six transdisciplinary themes of global significance.
Future City Competition
Morganton Day School middle school students spend several months preparing for the Future City state competition each year. They tackle a theme based on a STEAM-related topic, think about a city's infrastructure, and design a futuristic solution—this year's challenge is to design a waste-free city that utilizes the principles of a circular economy.
What is an IB education?
An IB education is a unique curriculum with many qualities that benefit students and instructors alike. Over the next few weeks, we will explore some of the high-quality and challenging educational qualities as we dive into the many facets of the International Baccalaureate Framework that allow students to grow as internationally-minded learners.
Making A Difference Through Service Day
The spirit of generosity and selflessness was palpable at MDS on Service Day. Students could not wait to find ways that they could reach out to others and make a difference in our community.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Second graders have been exploring SOUND! Within their "How We Express Ourselves" unit of inquiry, they learned the function of sound and the ways in which vibrations produce sound waves.
Learning About Weather Is Snow Much Fun!
Kindergarten charged into all things weather over the last five weeks. Not just by asking, "What is the weather?" but also by going deeper to learn how the weather cycles and patterns affect us.
Día de Los Muertos
Spanish language instruction includes so much more than just vocabulary. Students also get immersed in other cultures and traditions.
The Spirit of Giving
Last week, MDS families gathered in the spirit of giving. With birthday fun at the heart of our time spent together, adults and children worked together to make twenty-seven cupcake kits.
The Most Innovative Robot!
Wonder, Enthusiasm, Anticipation, Inquiry, Problem-Solving, Teamwork.....the MDS MADE team did it all!
Lettuce root for MDS first graders!
First-grade students are investigating the importance of plants in our world. After learning the typical parts of a plant and the function of each part, students connected how plants make energy.
Hispanic Heritage Month
MDS fourth graders dressed up as famous Hispanic personalities and presented themselves using their Spanish skills to explain who they represent and the story that made them famous.