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8th Grade PBL Highlights

8th Grade PBL Highlights

Nathalia Rabanales March 13, 2023

Imagine building something by a deadline. That can be very stressful, especially if it has to function. Well, that's what's happening to the 8th graders at Dana Middle School, they have been working hard...

Coasters That Broke Records

Coasters That Broke Records

Nathalia Rabanales February 24, 2023

You all might know that 8th graders in magnet have been building their roller coasters for the contest at Knotts berry farm. And on the topic of roller coasters let's talk about the roller coasters that...

Super Book Bowl

Super Book Bowl

Nathalia Rabanales February 8, 2023

I’m sure you all know our wonderful librarian Ms. Lavia. She has created the famous super book bowl many are participating in. It all started when Ms. Lavia picked the top 14 most checked-out books from...

8th Grade East Coast Trip

8th Grade East Coast Trip

Nathalia Rabanales, Author December 14, 2022

Have you ever heard of the 8th-grade east coast trip? It is a trip where a group of students visits the east coast of the united states. They get to see many different kinds of famous historical monuments...

The Secret to Successful Roller Coasters!

The Secret to Successful Roller Coasters!

Nathalia Rabanales, Author November 29, 2022

Do you like roller coasters? Do you like riding them? What about designing roller coasters? Well, that's what the STEAM Magnet 8th graders are doing right now at Dana Middle School. The 8th-graders...

Buckle Up and Enjoy the Ride

Buckle Up and Enjoy the Ride

Nathalia Rabanales, Author October 24, 2022

  Most of you know that for an 8th-grade magnet student, you have to build and design a working roller coaster. Our 8th-grade students have started working on their rollercoasters! Collaboration...

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