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KNOX MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATES STEM WEEK WITH IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON LEARNING
Student Showcase to Highlight Innovation, Student Voice, and Future STEM Pathways
Student Showcase to Highlight Innovation, Student Voice, and Future STEM Pathways
WHAT: Student STEM Showcase
WHY: Knox Middle School will host its sixth annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Week from March 23-27, immersing sixth- through eighth-grade students in hands-on, real-world learning experiences designed to bring science, technology, engineering and design to life.
The week culminates on Friday, March 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with an All-Student Showcase, where students will present their projects to their peers, families and community partners. Students will have displays and completed projects for guests to examine. Students will be able to answer questions on their projects and demonstrate science in action. The event highlights innovative instruction, student voice, and Knox's commitment to preparing students for future STEM pathways.
Throughout the week, Knox staff, in partnership with i2Learning and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, will engage students in dynamic, grade-level projects that emphasize creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. Grant funding from i2Learning and Vertex supports project training and materials.
WHEN: Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Knox Middle School, 1098 S. 49th St., San Diego, CA 92113 (Media must confirm coverage prior to attending and check in at the front office upon arrival.)
VISUALS: Student presentations will include:
- Sixth-grade students will present Lunar Colonies and discuss what it would be like to live on the moon.
- Seventh-grade students will demonstrate different aspects of physics, including gears and creative marble runs.
- Eighth-grade students will showcase surgical techniques, including the heart and brain they dissected and sutures applied to synthetic skin.
BACKGROUND: Knox's STEM Week reflects San Diego Unified School District's commitment to preparing students for high-demand careers in science, technology, engineering and medicine, while fostering curiosity and confidence in problem-solving. STEM Week develops leadership and communication skills in older students while inspiring younger students to explore STEM career pathways. This is part of San Diego Unified's College, Career and Technical Education program. Experiences like this allow students to connect their interests to district programs that can lead to college and career opportunities after graduation.
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