STEM learning with FIRST
STEM Learning: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – It’s easy to make sure we teach the science and math. What about Technology and Engineering? How do we teach those? Today I thought I...
View ArticleWeekly Wrap-up – Pebbles of Encouragement
I’m happy to report that good attitudes are back again! We hit a bit of a rough patch, but it was quickly fixed by pulling back out the pebble jars.The pebble jars remind me to offer positive...
View ArticleWorld Class Challenge
Check out the FIRST Lego League challenge for 2014 The challenge is going to involve kids explaining how they need and want to learn! I’m looking forward to hearing their voices! I will do some posts...
View Article5 Reasons to Teach Programming
I still remember the very first computer program I wrote. Back in 6th grade, I programmed an Apple IIe to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. It probably took all semester to complete and I’m not even...
View ArticleFavorite Science Unit Studies of 2013
I love looking back at all the stuff we do in a year. As I sat down to write this post I thought, “We really haven’t done much science since school started.” I guess I forgot just how long some …...
View Article4 Reasons Kids Really Like FIRST LEGO League
First let me say congratulations to the RoboTigers! They had a great showing at their regional tournament and they are moving on to districts! They won awards for Robot Design and the Regional...
View ArticleRainy Nights
Not to talk about the weather but….. I super love this time of year, when the weather warms up, and we are doing field studies for biology and geology. Monday we set off for Magee Marsh near Toledo,...
View ArticleCommunity Service Day
If you are ever want to be inspired, you should spend some time hanging out with a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team. I’ve written several times about how these kids do an amazing job coming up with...
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