• Our Magnet Program

    Nature is an open-ended laboratory that beckons children to collaborate, communicate, create and think critically to make hypotheses and solve problems.  In fact, recent studies conducted by the Children and Nature Network, the Natural Start Alliance and experts like Last Child in the Woods author Richard Louv, revealed that a child's experience outdoors leads to improvement with intellectual, emotional, social and physical health.

    Nature-Based Learning for Children

    Millbrook Magnet Elementary offers students the specialized Environmental Connections program built on nature-based learning.

    With daily instruction across all content areas delivered through MECME's Big Ideas of Environmental Connections (Investigation, Community, Systems, Change Over Time, Diversity, Climate, Equity and Advocacy), Millbrook's program offers authentic, hands-on opportunities for all students to investigate and connect with local and global issues outside the school's walls.  

    At Millbrook Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary (MECME), students will become environmentally literate citizens who:  

    • Understanding how natural systems and human social systems work and interrelate
    • Make responsible decisions based on scientific, economic, aesthetic, political, cultural and ethical considerations
    • Recognize their personal connection to the environment for greater awareness and insight into their impact on nature
    • Practicing personal and civic responsibility 
    • Engage in problem-based learning through Environmental Challenge Inquiry Units (E-Inquiry)
    • Become good stewards of the Earth they are inheriting

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    Environmental & Life Sciences Enrichment

    Environmental Connections Integration Specialist (ECIS)

    MECME has a designated Environmental Integration Specialist who helps incorporate the school's nature-based learning magnet theme throughout every class and core subjects.  With the ECIS's guidance, teachers introduce new ideas and concepts to support the school's unique theme.  

    University, Museum & Community Partnerships

    MECME has developed strong partnerships with N.C. State University's Colleges of Education, Natural Resources and Agriculture & Life Sciences; the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality/Environmental Education; The Interfaith Food Shuttle; FoodCorps; South Wake Conservationists; POE Health Center; Chiesi USA; and Project Learning Tree to enhance its magnet theme and support its specialized curriculum offerings.

     

    Learn more about Millbrook Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary

    Think MECME and nature-based learning may be best for your child?  Please contact Magnet Coordinator Randi Jones at (919) 950-8700, ext. 26250 or rjones@wcpss.net for further information or schedule a school tour.
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