In classrooms throughout the country, the buzz around March Mammal Madness starts long before the tournament begins. For middle school science teacher Jessica Harris, students wonder which animals will be selected in the annual nature-based simulated competition.
“MMM has become a beloved tradition at my school. Because I teach three grade levels, students experience it multiple times, deepening their understanding of ecosystems, animal adaptations and human impact year after year,” said Harris, who teaches grades six through eight at Summit School in Phoenix.
March Mammal Madness hypes science, storytelling in the classroom and beyond