Grey Nun Academy Students Present "Great Biomes of the World"

    YARDLEY, PA, February 21, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Grey Nun Academy (GNA), the preeminent private, independent Catholic elementary school in Bucks County, PA celebrated its third grade class this week as student groups showcased "The Great Biomes of the World." As part of the school's emphasis on the importance of STEM learning at all ages, featured presentations included: Deserts, Wetlands, Grasslands, Forests, Tropical Rain Forests, and Tundras.

This project-based learning experience comes at the conclusion of a month-long, co-curricular unit of study which included life sciences, reading, writing, poetry, spirituality, development of speaking and listening skills, and technology.

"The varied components of the project allowed students to team up with peers to choose a research topic, and encouraged them to use their unique gifts and talents in creative ways," said Alison Montemarano, third grade teacher at GNA. "It was a great way to get children involved with the project and collaborating to achieve a common goal."

Students worked with each other in small cooperative groups to research information about their Biomes, and created elaborate displays to showcase their understanding of the project. The children dressed as plants and animals representative of the Biomes, recited poems, and sang songs.

About Grey Nun Academy
Founded in 1963 by the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, Grey Nun Academy is the preeminent, private, independent Catholic co-educational elementary school in Bucks County, PA for children grades PreK3 through Eighth grade. The Academy's mission is to offer an academically rich curriculum that meets the unique needs of individual students, respecting the rights, interests, and dignity of each child. GNA welcomes children of all faiths and cultures. The school's educational process leads children to embrace and promote peace and social justice in our world. To learn more, visit www.gnaedu.org.

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