In an exciting hands-on project, Grade 4 students explored geometry by designing and building their own mini-golf courses. Their guiding question, posed by teacher Rebecca Keogh, was, “How can we as mathematicians use geometric concepts to create a mini-golf course that represents ourselves?”

Working collaboratively in small groups, students selected themes and designed obstacles that reflected their individual interests and personalities. The project encouraged creativity and teamwork as they integrated lines, angles, shapes, and symmetry into their course blueprints before construction.

STEAM learning was further enhanced through the use of technology. Lower School Teacher Librarian Leigh Roberts assisted the students with a 3D printer to personalize the golf courses by adding their initials, while PreK teacher Jen Agro supported groups in laser-cutting custom obstacles, utilizing Maker Space tools.

The excitement culminated on Wednesday, May 28, when parents and other students gathered in the Lower School Maker Space to put the mini-golf courses to the test. Cheers and applause filled the room as the creators demonstrated their innovative designs and their peers took turns playing the courses.

This project highlighted cross-disciplinary learning, combining math, art, technology, and hands-on building. Through this engaging approach, students deepened their understanding of geometry while having fun creating memorable and relevant learning experiences that will stick with them long after the last putt.