Roxie McCain

McCain's project involves the creation of a two-acre environmental classroom from an abandoned school landfill, which included a one-acre wooded area. Designed for sixth grade students, the project provides a coherent program of math and science. The program helps students develop an understanding of the natural world, allows them to solve "real life" problems, and challenges students to work cooperatively by setting goals, stating objectives, determining priorities, and seeking problem-solving strategies.