Weeks of December 6 and 13 - Hour of Code

The 2021 Hour of Code is here!  All students will participate in fun programming activities including code.org tutorials and Sphero robots.  Everything can be accessed using the link at the top of this page.

 

This Week in the STEM Lab - November 29-December 3

Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Students will be assigned their new code.org course for the school year and allowed time to get started.  Students can access the course from school or home using the links found on the "Code" page of this site found at the top.

This Week in the STEM Lab - November 22-24

2nd Grade

Students will visit the STEM Lab for the first time and work on their typing skills with a fun game called "Keyboard Climber".

This Week in the STEM Lab - November 15-19

5th Grade Native American Regions

Students will use MinecraftEdu to search for an area matching their assigned Native American region and recreate an authentic village using the natural resources available to them.

3rd Grade

Students will discuss engineering and use a program to build and test a working roller coaster.

This Week in the STEM Lab - November 8-12

4th Grade Programming

Students will learn about programming using various methods/resources: Code.org, Logo, Scratch, and Code Monkey.

Logo Cheat Sheet

1st Grade

Students will practice logging in and mouse skills using Tux Paint.

6th Grade Social Studies Minecraft Project

6th graders will use Minecraft to simulate early human life as well as the development of civilizations in connection with their Social Studies curriculum.

Day 1: Early Humans Exit Slip

Day 2: Civilizations Part 1 Exit Slip

Day 3: Civilizations Part 2 Exit Slip

Scouting Reports:

Rodriquez

Wagner

Wilson/Pross

Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year!

We are currently getting ready to launch the all-new Roland Rogers STEM Lab!  All students will soon have the opportunity to participate in fun, interactive lessons and activities.  Stay tuned for more!

 

Welcome Back!!!

Welcome to the 2020-21 school year!  I am currently supporting teachers and students as we transition to hybrid learning and OnCourse.  Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or problems.

Thanks!

Mr. Dunn

dunnb@gtps.k12.nj.us

609-748-1250 ext. 2093

www.rolandtech.site

Online Resources for the School Closure

Students, please see my Google Classroom for activities!

GTPS Student Homepage - http://gtpsstudent.weebly.com/

Google Classroom - classroom.google.com

Computer Programming Challenges - code.org

Code Monkey - 4th, 5th, 6th Grade

Sumdog - Math, Spelling, and Grammar Games - Use your regular login, school code is rolandrogers

30 Day LEGO Challenge

Please feel free to contact me with any technology related questions at mrdunn28@gmail.com

This Week in the Lab - March 9-13

1st Grade "My School" Project - Students will be showcasing many of the computer skills they have learned this year as they create their own Google Slides presentation, complete with pictures they drew in Tux Paint.

2nd Grade - Students will begin the first day of our Engineering Project.  Students will be challenged to create a working racetrack by moving through the engineering process.