Rollercoasters, Robots, and Space!
The first full block of the school year is turning out to be very busy! Thank you to everyone who has donated supplies and recyclables.
This block several third through sixth grade students are participating in a unit called Roller Coaster Science. The classes are divided into small groups and every week or so each group receives a new challenge. The students are finishing up their first challenges this week, so check back to see pictures and data the students have collected.
In addition to Roller Coaster Science, students are also working through the NASA BEST program in a class called Star Wars Space Science. This class is available for all first through sixth graders. We are exploring the world of Star Wars while also exploring NASA's current space program. There are 10 challenges the classes can work through. This week students are creating on and testing a satellite. First and second grade students are working on their math, problem-solving, and teamwork skills by deciding how many solar cells they would need to power their satellites. Third through sixth grade students are exploring mass, math, and problem-solving skills. Once construction is complete, students will test (drop) their satellites to test the durability.
This block also starts our FIRST Lego League team practices. I am still looking for another coach for the teams, so if you or anyone you know may be interested, we meet every Monday and Wednesday and every other Friday 2:30-3:15 PM. The teams have been examining the FIRST Core Values. They have also begun planning their research projects. This week we will start exploring the programming our robots. Also, first through third grade students will have the opportunity to begin exploring the WeDo 2.0 robots provided through a Donors Choose project funded last month. We begin exploration today and I am very excited to see the students grow through this program.
Thank you all for your support! Check back often for pictures and updates!
This block several third through sixth grade students are participating in a unit called Roller Coaster Science. The classes are divided into small groups and every week or so each group receives a new challenge. The students are finishing up their first challenges this week, so check back to see pictures and data the students have collected.
In addition to Roller Coaster Science, students are also working through the NASA BEST program in a class called Star Wars Space Science. This class is available for all first through sixth graders. We are exploring the world of Star Wars while also exploring NASA's current space program. There are 10 challenges the classes can work through. This week students are creating on and testing a satellite. First and second grade students are working on their math, problem-solving, and teamwork skills by deciding how many solar cells they would need to power their satellites. Third through sixth grade students are exploring mass, math, and problem-solving skills. Once construction is complete, students will test (drop) their satellites to test the durability.
This block also starts our FIRST Lego League team practices. I am still looking for another coach for the teams, so if you or anyone you know may be interested, we meet every Monday and Wednesday and every other Friday 2:30-3:15 PM. The teams have been examining the FIRST Core Values. They have also begun planning their research projects. This week we will start exploring the programming our robots. Also, first through third grade students will have the opportunity to begin exploring the WeDo 2.0 robots provided through a Donors Choose project funded last month. We begin exploration today and I am very excited to see the students grow through this program.
Thank you all for your support! Check back often for pictures and updates!
