Monday, October 31, 2022

This Week in the STEM Lab - October 31-November 4

1st/2nd Grade - Students will be introduced to various websites they can use to practice typing.

5th Grade - Native American Regions Social Studies Project - Students will create the various Native American regions in Minecraft to deepen their understanding of how they adapted to the different geographic areas.

Monday, October 24, 2022

This Week in the STEM Lab - October 24-28

Kindergarten - Students will continue to practice mouse skills by completing the online activities "Carve a Pumpkin" and "Make a Pumpkin".

1st Grade - Students will use Tux Paint to create a "pixel painting" by filling in one box at a time using various colors.

2nd Grade - Students will practice programming using our Sphero Bolt robots.

3rd/4th Grade - Students will plan using a grid and then "carve" a pumpkin in Minecraft Education Edition that matches their plan.

Monday, October 17, 2022

This Week in the STEM Lab - October 17-21

Kindergarten - Students will begin to learn and practice using a mouse by using the drawing program, "Tux Paint".

1st Grade - Students will use problem solving and sequencing to solve various programming challenges in their code.org courses.

2nd Grade - Students will use Tux Paint to create a "pixel painting" of their choice by filling in one box at a time using different colors.

3rd Grade - Google Earth Project - Students will create a tour in Google Earth using locations they have visited and wish to visit.

4th Grade - Students will practice their programming skills as they work with our Sphero Bolt robots.

Monday, October 10, 2022

This Week in the STEM Lab - October 10-14

Kindergarten - Students will build their own creation to add to the Lego Wall.

1st Grade - Students will practice programming using our Sphero Indi robots.

2nd Grade - Students will paint the nametag they previously designed using Tinkercad.

3rd Grade - Students will practice programming with our Sphero Bolt robots.

4th Grade - Students will practice good digital citizenship using Google Interland.

5th Grade - Students will practice using latitude and longitude to find a location using Google Earth.

Monday, October 3, 2022

This Week in the STEM Lab - October 3-7

1st Grade - Students will begin their new code.org programming course for the school year.

2nd Grade - Students will learn how to use a 3D design program to create and print their name.

3rd Grade - Students will discuss digital citizenship and use "Google Interland" to practice.

4th Grade - Roller Coaster Project - Students will design and build a working roller coaster using the "Disney Coaster" program.

Disney Coaster Checklist

Tinkercad

Kappock

Latham

Rose

Smoaks