This Week in the Lab - November 27-December 1

6th Grade - Data Analysis and Geometry - Students will use TrackMania to collect data which will be graphed and analyzed.  Students will also learn about the mathematics of racing, specifically the advantages of using geometry to improve lap times.

1st Grade - Students will use pair programming to complete various code challenges.

5th Grade - Students will discuss what it means to be a good digital citizen.

    

This Week in the Lab - November 13-17

4th Grade Programming Project - Students will learn about and use various types of programming languages including Logo, JavaScript, and Scratch.  We will also use Sphero to practice working with code.  Student Survey

           

Minecraft First Civilizations - Day 3

Day 3: Please answer all the questions below in a SINGLE comment.  Do not write multiple comments for this post.

1.) Describe your experience building the city.  What went well?  What went poorly?  What still needs to be done?

2.) Do you think this would be easier with more people?  Why or why not?

3.) Do you think that civilizations with more people had an advantage over those with fewer people?  Why or why not?

4.) In order to truly be considered a civilization, a society needs to be stable enough to have jobs that don't directly contribute to survival:  artists, performers, musicians, sculptors, etc.  In that case, is our Minecraft society actually a civilization?  Why or why not?

Minecraft First Civilizations - Day 2

Day 2: How do you think things are going so far for your civilization?  Do you think you have everything you need to survive?  If not, what else do you need?  How does this connect to the civilizations you have learned about in social studies?

Minecraft First Civilizations - Day 1

Day 1: Today you were given a job within your civilization.  Describe your initial thoughts about this role and how it will contribute to the overall society.  What challenges do you think you will face?