Humble ISD goes beyond the classroom and into the BMX park

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HUMBLE, Texas – It’s time for our Cool Schools weekly spotlight brought to you by Go Public Gulf Coast. This week, we’re featuring Humble ISD for their program that’s expanding beyond the classroom and combining education with extreme sports.

Humble ISD goes beyond the classroom and into the BMX park. (KPRC)

The district partnered with Houston Sports Authority and North Houston BMX to bring the classroom to the new Rockstar Energy Bike Park. Through the program, fourth-graders design and build model bicycle motocross tracks while learning about engineering and earth science.

Humble ISD goes beyond the classroom and into the BMX park. (KPRC)

Students also gain real world experience in subjects like architecture and construction. Materials, training and the field trip to Rockstar Energy Bike Park are all provided by North Houston BMX.

Humble ISD goes beyond the classroom and into the BMX park. (KPRC)

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This article is sponsored by the Go Public Gulf Coast.


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Olivia Kolanek is the Features Producer of KPRC 2's Houston Life. She joined the KPRC family in the summer of 2019 after working in non-profit communications for three years. She is passionate about creating content that features good people, good food or a good story. Olivia is a University of Houston alumna, Audible junkie and scuba novice.

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