The 4th and 5th graders learned the importance of writing clear directions by writing step by step instructions for how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They connected this information to how computers process the code that is written.
Kindergarten learned that the E in STEM stands for engineering, and that engineers build things to solve problems, The students then built the letters in their name to help Mrs. Eads learn all the names of our new kindergarteners students.
The first grade practiced the Engineering Habit of Mind, resilience in STEM Lab this week. They built towers from cards that supported the weight of a beach ball.
STEM Terminology
Design Cycle- the process used by the student to plan for, build, test, and redesign prototypes
Engineering Habits of Mind- curiosity, collaboration, open-mindedness, resilience, resourcefulness, reflection, ethical consideration
Makerspace- a space where students at all grade levels can share equipment, materials, and knowledge to create, plan, fail, learn, and revise products that individually they could not complete due to lack of resources, time, or space.
What Is a Makerspace?
PBL- Project Based Learning
STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
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