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Innovation Pages

Magellan Innovation

Fostering Creativity, Empowering Minds, and Inspiring Change

At Magellan, we believe in the transformative power of design, creativity, and hands-on learning. Grounded in the ideals agency, empowerment, and belonging, our unique approach to innovation encourages students to become creators, critical thinkers, and agents of purposeful change.

Our program is designed to ignite a lifelong love for learning, foster a Maker Mindset, and equip students with the attributes and skills needed to thrive in an interconnected world.

Future Ready Curriculum

Adapting Timeless Ideas For Innovative Teaching and Learning

Fabrication Studios

Constructionist Learning Labs for the 21st Century

Our two makerspaces, the Innovation Lab for Design + Making (i.lab) in the PYP and the Bauhaus-Design Lab (b.lab) in the MYP, provide access to tools, technologies, and materials that help bring our students' ideas to life.

Best of all, both spaces are available for personal use by the entire school community. Whether you have a specific project in mind, a personal passion to pursue, or simply want to learn a new skill, our Innovation staff are here to support you.

From woodworking and electronics to 3D printing and laser cutting, you'll find a wealth of resources and opportunities for learning, designing, and making.

Classroom Makerspaces

Catalysts For Material Inquiry and Personalized Learning

In our PYP program, we believe in empowering our students with the mindset and skillsets to become active agents of their own learning. As part of this commitment, we have created personalized makerspaces in each classroom for grades K-5.

With these dedicated spaces, students have access to a variety of simple hand tools and materials, so that their classroom is also place to explore, tinker, create, and innovate.

Community Focused

Tinkering, Learning, and Celebrating Together

You can also experience the joy of playful learning with your child at our monthly Open Make sessions in the i.lab. Join us during the school day for a hands-on tinkering session, where parents have the opportunity to collaborate, explore, and create alongside their children.

If you've visited the Thinkery or the Exploratorium, then you'll be sure to love this too.

Our annual School Maker Faire is a school-wide celebration of the innovative spirit, ingenuity, and passion for learning embodied by our school community. This inclusive event brings together our school families for an evening of exploration and hands-on fun.

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University Partnership

Shaping Future Maker Educators with The University of Texas at Austin

As a community partner with UTeach Maker, we host student interns, provide opportunities for student teachers, and in the future, we may even have UTeach Maker Fellows join our team as highly skilled educators.

We are thrilled to be a part of this collaborative journey with UT, as we believe that by combining our expertise, resources, and commitment, we can make a lasting impact on the educational experiences of our students.

2nd Level Pages

Thumbnails of Framework Section Pages

The text for each section (PYP, MYP , DP) would have links that point to additional second level pages with additional information that elaborates on Innovation program features like the i.lab, events, etc.

These additional pages have been placed below the appropriate grade level for reference.

IB + Innovation: Primary Years Program

In the PYP, shown in the blue ring, we focus on fostering a Maker Mindset, an extension of the growth mindset, as the foundational experiences for our younger learners.

Guided by the philosophy of constructionism, we engage students in hands-on/minds-on learning that sparks their curiosity, including material inquiry, design thinking, and working with variety of tools, from hammers and saws to microcontrollers and laser cutters.

This, in combination with the i.lab, classroom makerspaces, Open Make events, and School Maker Faire, sparks a sense of wonder and exploration, which lays the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning as part of this uniquely Magellan experience.

i.lab for Design + Making

The i.lab is our vibrant, collaborative learning hub where students can explore, design, and bring their ideas to life.

Equipped with a wide array of materials, hand and power tools, woodworking equipment, laser cutters, 3D printing, and more, the i.lab serves as a catalyst for the development of essential skills and the cultivation of a Maker Mindset through STEAM learning.

It's a space where students can engage in material inquiry, experiment with various techniques, and collaborate with peers to tackle open-ended challenges.

Classroom Makerspaces

In our PYP program, we believe in empowering our students with the skills and mindset to become active agents of their own learning. As part of this commitment, we have created personalized makerspaces in each classroom for grades K-5.

With these dedicated spaces, students have access to a variety of simple hand tools and materials. They are encouraged to explore, tinker, and create, honing their problem-solving skills and unleashing their creative potential.

By engaging in constructionist learning experiences, students actively deepen their understanding of the world around them, developing critical thinking skills in authentic

Open Make

Experience the joy of making together with your child at our monthly Open Make event in the i.lab. Join us during the school day for a hands-on tinkering session, where parents have the opportunity to collaborate, explore, and unleash their creativity alongside their children.

Discover the thrill of problem-solving, experimentation, and shared learning in a welcoming and supportive environment.

If you've been to Thinkery or the Exploratorium, you'll love this experience.

School Maker Faire

Our annual School Maker Faire is an opportunity not only to provide our students with an authentic audience to share th

IB + Innovation: Middle Years Program

During the MYP, represented by the two blue rings, students delve deeper into content areas, shown here in the outer circle, as broad categories like humanities, natural sciences, and mathematics.

In the MYP, these topics are explored in conjunction with what we call "domains of making" which include programming, electronics, and project management, just to name a few. In classrooms and in the Bauhaus-Design Lab, which we affectionately refer to as the b.lab, students [ something about domains and content to methodology ]

This interplay between classroom learning and hands-on exploration builds upon principles learned during PYP and emphasizes the deeper integration of theory and practice.

The focus on developing methodologies, leveraging technology and engaging with real world design problems drives the program's commitment to fostering creative thinking, facilitating meaningful solutions, and empowering students.

bauhaus-design lab (b.lab)

School Maker Faire

Our annual School Maker Faire is an opportunity not only to provide our students with an authentic audience to share their

IB + Innovation: Diploma Program

Students in the DP embark on a self-directed culminating project. This final stage affords students the opportunity to showcase their mastery, creativity, and individuality, synthesizing their educational journey at Magellan.

Guided by school staff and mentors, students also leverage the school's state-of-the-art fabrication labs to transform their ideas into tangible creations.

By providing type of personalized capstone experience, students demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge, skills, and the Maker Mindset, preparing them for success in higher education and careers.

bauhaus-design lab (b.lab)

School Maker Faire

Our annual School Maker Faire is an opportunity not only to provide our students with an authentic audience to share their