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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

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...

Top 5 Tallest Roller Coasters

Andrew Cardenas, Author • February 14, 2023

Kingda Ka the tallest roller coaster in the world opened on May 21, 2005, in Six Flags Jackson, New Jersey. It is also the 2nd world's fastest roller coaster. Anyone who wants to ride must be at least...

Mr. Salceda Interview

Andrew Cardenas, Author • January 31, 2023

Many people know the 7th-grade math teacher Mr. Salceda, but did you know that his favorite subject is math? What a coincidence. I interviewed Mr. Salceda to see his answer to some questions. The...

The Berry Farm we are all Excited to go to

Lilly Gladich and Nathalia Rabanales • January 30, 2023

It's a new year, and 8th-grade PBL projects are close to an end. Decorations are in progress, along with finishing the build. March 16th is the date for the Knott’s Berry farm trip on...

Future Cities Competition is Soon, are the Groups Ready?

Sophia Taylor, Author • December 15, 2022

Even though the 7th grade is busy with their projects, 3 groups are counting down the days before their presentation. Let me explain. On November 15th, 2022 10 groups presented their presentations to the...

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...

Learning How to Survive with the 6th Grade

Zoe Brodin • October 25, 2022

Hello! Welcome to the first-ever edition of the 6th Grade Magnet PBL! Here is where we will be showcasing what the 6th-grade magnet is doing. Now before we start let me explain a little bit about what...

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...

Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead with 7th Grade!

Sophia Taylor, Author • October 19, 2022

Hello and welcome to the first article featuring the 7th-grade S.T.E.A.M Magnet PBL! Now, before we start, what is PBL? PBL translates to project-based learning and is what the S.T.E.A.M Magnet students...