STEM Learning

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

At Gwynedd-Mercy Academy, we believe that nurturing 21st-century skills begins early. Our integrated STEM curriculum, offered from PreK through 8th grade, empowers students to apply scientific thinking to real-world challenges. Rooted in best practices, our hands-on, inquiry-based approach encourages students to think critically, creatively, and analytically as they explore and investigate the world around them.

Through engaging, interdisciplinary lessons, students learn that discovery often comes through trial and error. We emphasize the importance of the learning process, helping students build resilience and a genuine curiosity for how things work.

Our STEM curriculum features resources such as the Interactive Science Series and Project STEM. Students benefit from age-appropriate learning environments designed to spark scientific inquiry:

• PreK–4 students dive into hands-on learning with Mrs. McCusker in the Exploratorium, our dedicated K–4 science space.

• Grades 5 and 6 explore science in a lab-equipped classroom led by Mrs. Lofgren.

• Grades 7 and 8 conduct research in our state-of-the-art science lab under the guidance of Mrs. Foy.

Students in grades K–5 participate in Creative Thinking Skills classes in our STEM Center, led by Mrs. Speese, Director of STEM. These classes focus on project-based learning, allowing students to work independently and in collaborative teams.

Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, our STEM program reflects Gwynedd-Mercy Academy’s mission to inspire academic excellence and foster lifelong learning in a global society.