Spark Elementary Program Student Story

On May 12, 2022, the 5th grade students at Bryant-Webster Dual Language School had a visit from Megan Sawyer of Matrix Design Group, an engineering, planning, and landscape architecture company. Megan told the students about the work she does as a civil engineer and shared pictures of some of the projects she has worked on. The students were then given a small-group challenge to design a park. Using a park map, markers, and design parameters, Megan helped students think through their ideas.

Students enjoyed the project so much that as they were leaving the library, they were discussing with each other when they could find time to keep working on their designs, “Maybe lunchtime? Recess? After school?”