Magnet Program

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary Botany and Zoology Magnet School is on the path to Magnet certification! Our
program offers K-5 students a unique opportunity to engage in purposeful learning experiences, as they explore the
theme of Botany and Zoology.
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The rigorous and challenging STEM focused curriculum is enhanced by ongoing Project Based Learning (PBL)
activities. During PBL, students actively engage to find the solutions to real-world and/or community specific
problems that they have identified. Students and teachers collaborate with industry experts and program partners
(CEISMIC – GA Tech, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and the Atlanta Zoo) to engage students in hands on learning
that promotes critical thinking and develops deeper understanding. Via observations, data collection, research, and
plant and animal husbandry, King students participate in a variety of activities and experiences that expand students’
knowledge of the theme.
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If you would like to know more about King ES or arrange a school tour, please contact Ms. Illya Johnson, Magnet Lead
Teacher at illya.johnson@clayton.k12.ga.us or via phone at 770-991-4651.