Saturday, May 18, 2019

Week of May 20:

PreK3 & PreK4
Create a Robot Vest https://fun-a-day.com/robot-activities-kids-will-love/

Kindergarten

Create a Robot Vest https://fun-a-day.com/robot-activities-kids-will-love/

1st Grade
Ozobot Fun - Hungry, Hungry Ozobot https://portal.ozobot.com/lessons/detail/hungry-hungry-ozobot

2nd Grade
Ozobot Fun - Hungry, Hungry Ozobot https://portal.ozobot.com/lessons/detail/hungry-hungry-ozobot

3rd Grade 
Put all Projects in Portfolio
iPad Times

4th Grade 
Put all Projects in Portfolio
iPad Times

5th and 6th Grade 
Put all Projects in Portfolio
iPad Times

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Week of May 13:

PreK3 & PreK4
Lego Education Kits

Kindergarten

NO CLASS

1st Grade
Ozobot Fun - Mission to Mars Game https://portal.ozobot.com/lessons/detail/mission-to-mars

2nd Grade
Bandstand Review

3rd Grade 
Bandstand Review

4th Grade 
Bandstand Review

5th and 6th Grade 
Bandstand Review
Rover Trials (Thursday)

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Week of April 22:

PreK3 & PreK4
Design and Create Egg Carton Trees
https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2014/04/egg-carton-tree-kids-earth-day-craft.html

Kindergarten

Design and Create Egg Carton Trees
https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2014/04/egg-carton-tree-kids-earth-day-craft.html

1st Grade
Design and Earth Day Medallion
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/earth-day-recycled-stem-craft-activity/

2nd Grade
Design and Earth Day Medallion
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/earth-day-recycled-stem-craft-activity/

3rd Grade 
Research and Build Soil Models with Legos

4th Grade 
Research and Build Soil Models with Legos

5th and 6th Grade 
Begin Planetary Pasta Rover Build


Monday, April 15, 2019

Week of April 15:

PreK3 & PreK4
Create Borax Crystal Easter Eggs https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/borax-crystal-easter-science-experiment/
NO CLASS (Sherrod)

Kindergarten

NO CLASS

1st Grade
Finish Engineering Recycled Paper https://www.schoolingamonkey.com/how-paper-is-recycled/
Create Borax Crystal Easter Eggs https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/borax-crystal-easter-science-experiment/

2nd Grade
NO CLASS

3rd Grade 
NO CLASS

4th Grade 
Research and Build Soil Models with Legos

5th and 6th Grade 
Begin Planetary Pasta Rover Build
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/planetary-pasta-rover/

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Week of April 8:

PreK3 & PreK4
Engineering a Wind Sock https://b-inspiredmama.com/steam-windsock-art-project/

Kindergarten

Engineering a Wind Sock https://b-inspiredmama.com/steam-windsock-art-project/

1st Grade
Engineering Recycled Paper https://www.schoolingamonkey.com/how-paper-is-recycled/

2nd Grade
Engineering Recycled Paper https://www.schoolingamonkey.com/how-paper-is-recycled/

3rd Grade 
Research and Build Soil Models with Legos

4th Grade 
Research and Build Soil Models with Legos

5th and 6th Grade 
Begin Planetary Pasta Rover Build
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/planetary-pasta-rover/

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Week of April 1:

PreK3 & PreK4
Lego Fun -- Building Models

Kindergarten

Lego Fun -- Building Models
1st Grade
Lego Fun -- Building Models

2nd Grade
iPad Fun 

3rd Grade 
iPad Fun 

4th Grade 
iPad Fun 

5th and 6th Grade 
Collaboratory Trip -- Florence Lauderdale Public Library

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Week of March 18:

PreK3 & PreK4

Listen to the Foot Book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1TvPIzyu_c

Design a Dr. Seuss inspired Sock
https://www.edupics.com/coloring-page-sock-i18952.html

Make a Lorax Mustache (if time)
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/258394097354910113/

Kindergarten


Listen to the Foot Book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1TvPIzyu_c

Design a Dr. Seuss inspired Sock
https://www.edupics.com/coloring-page-sock-i18952.html

Make a Lorax Mustache (if time)
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/258394097354910113/

1st Grade

SAT Testing

2nd Grade

Finish Building the Suspension Bridge

Suspension Bridge Engineering 
https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/engineering-201-diy-recycled-suspension-bridge/

3rd Grade 

Draw the Design/Finish Building

Roller Coaster Engineering 
http://www.amazingmess.com/roller-coaster-paper-plate-toilet-paper-roll-project/

4th Grade 

SAT Testing

5th and 6th Grade 

SAT Testing

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Week of March 11:

PreK3 & PreK4

Dr. Seuss STEM Horton Hears a Who
Design a Cup Telephone
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/seuss-science-activities-stem-kids/

Kindergarten


Dr. Seuss STEM Horton Hears a Who
Design a Cup Telephone
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/seuss-science-activities-stem-kids/

1st Grade

Continue Building the Bubble Blowing Machine

Design and Build a Bubble Blowing Machine
https://teachbesideme.com/stem-engineering-kids-make-bubble-blower-machine/

2nd Grade

Continue Building the Suspension Bridge

Suspension Bridge Engineering 
https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/engineering-201-diy-recycled-suspension-bridge/

3rd Grade 

Draw the Design/Continue Building

Roller Coaster Engineering 
http://www.amazingmess.com/roller-coaster-paper-plate-toilet-paper-roll-project/

4th Grade 

Draw the Design/Continue Building

Building a Da Vinci Bridge
https://igamemom.com/build-pencil-da-vinci-bridge-stem-challenge/

5th and 6th Grade 

Plastics Pollution Project (Collaborating with Mrs. Pettus)

Begin Building the Model 

Watch Background Video about Plastics Pollution  https://www.calacademy.org/educators/preventing-plastic-pollution

Create a solution to prevent plastics from polluting our waterways 

Saturday, March 2, 2019

Week of March 4:

PreK3 & PreK4

Dr. Seuss STEM If I Ran the Zoo

Build a Cage for an Animal with Building Blocks or Legos

Kindergarten


Dr. Seuss STEM If I Ran the Zoo

Build a Cage for an Animal with Building Blocks, Legos or Popsicle Sticks

1st Grade

Start Building the Bubble Blowing Machine

Design and Build a Bubble Blowing Machine
https://teachbesideme.com/stem-engineering-kids-make-bubble-blower-machine/

2nd Grade

Start Building the Suspension Bridge

Suspension Bridge Engineering 
https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/engineering-201-diy-recycled-suspension-bridge/

3rd Grade 

Draw the Design/Start Building

Roller Coaster Engineering 
http://www.amazingmess.com/roller-coaster-paper-plate-toilet-paper-roll-project/

4th Grade 

Draw the Design/Start Building

Building a Da Vinci Bridge
https://igamemom.com/build-pencil-da-vinci-bridge-stem-challenge/

5th and 6th Grade 

Start Plastics Pollution Project (Collaborating with Mrs. Pettus)

Watch Background Video about Plastics Pollution  https://www.calacademy.org/educators/preventing-plastic-pollution

Create a solution to prevent plastics from polluting our waterways 

Monday, February 25, 2019

Week of February 25:

PreK3 & PreK4

Cup Stacking Games - Goal the Tallest Tower

Kindergarten


Cup Stacking Games - Goal the Tallest Tower

1st Grade

Draw the Design

Design and Build a Bubble Blowing Machine
https://teachbesideme.com/stem-engineering-kids-make-bubble-blower-machine/

2nd Grade

Draw the Design

Suspension Bridge Engineering 
https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/engineering-201-diy-recycled-suspension-bridge/

3rd Grade 

ACTE Project Notebooks

Draw the Design

Roller Coaster Engineering 
http://www.amazingmess.com/roller-coaster-paper-plate-toilet-paper-roll-project/

4th Grade 

ACTE Project Notebooks

Draw the Design 

Building a Da Vinci Bridge
https://igamemom.com/build-pencil-da-vinci-bridge-stem-challenge/

5th and 6th Grade 

ACTE Project Notebooks

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Week of February 18:

PreK3 & PreK4

NO CLASS

Kindergarten


Engineering and Building w/PVC Pipe
2D and 3D Shapes

1st Grade

Engineering and Building w/PVC Pipe
2D and 3D Shapes

2nd Grade

NO CLASS

3rd Grade 

NO CLASS

4th Grade 

ACTE Projects


5th and 6th Grade 

Measurements
Design a Plan for a Show Choir Costume
Implement the Plan
Final Product a Tulle Skirt or Sash

Kindness Word Salad

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Week of February 11:

PreK3 & PreK4

Valentine Thaumatropes https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/valentines-thaumatropes-spinner-toys-steam-for-kids/

Kindness Poem https://www.pinterest.com/pin/27303141469310411/

Kindergarten


Valentine Thaumatropes https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/valentines-thaumatropes-spinner-toys-steam-for-kids/

Compli-mats Kindness Activity http://www.flutteringthroughfirstgrade.com/2014/03/compli-mats-helping-kids-see-good-in.html

1st Grade

Valentine Thaumatropes https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/valentines-thaumatropes-spinner-toys-steam-for-kids/

Compli-mats Kindness Activity http://www.flutteringthroughfirstgrade.com/2014/03/compli-mats-helping-kids-see-good-in.html

2nd Grade

Valentine Thaumatropes https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/valentines-thaumatropes-spinner-toys-steam-for-kids/

Compli-mats Kindness Activity http://www.flutteringthroughfirstgrade.com/2014/03/compli-mats-helping-kids-see-good-in.html


3rd Grade 

Valentine Day Jump Challenge https://www.vivifystem.com/blog/2017/1/27/valentines-day-stem-frog-challenge

Compli-mats Kindness Activity http://www.flutteringthroughfirstgrade.com/2014/03/compli-mats-helping-kids-see-good-in.html


4th Grade 

Valentine Day Jump Challenge https://www.vivifystem.com/blog/2017/1/27/valentines-day-stem-frog-challenge

Compli-mats Kindness Activity http://www.flutteringthroughfirstgrade.com/2014/03/compli-mats-helping-kids-see-good-in.html


5th and 6th Grade 

Measurements
Design a Plan for a Show Choir Costume
Implement the Plan
Final Product a Tulle Skirt or Sash

Kindness Word Salad

Sunday, February 3, 2019

Week of February 4:

PreK3 & PreK4

Valentine Building Fun https://buggyandbuddy.com/heart-marshmallow-toothpick-structures/

Kindergarten


Valentine Building Fun https://buggyandbuddy.com/heart-marshmallow-toothpick-structures/

1st Grade

Design a Catapult https://lemonlimeadventures.com/engineering-for-kids-peeps-catapult-hearts/

2nd Grade

Lego Programming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9-p2T9U-Ww

Continue Building Lego Education Constructs - Goal Keeper 
Instructions https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/building-instructions/wedo/9580-goal-keeper-947603e7d6da0879b7f2b30ec0d8f159.pdf


3rd Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Continue Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Data Sheet pg. 70 

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29

Data Sheet pg. 73


4th Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Continue Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29

Data Sheet pg. 73


5th and 6th Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Continue Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29

Data Sheet pg. 73

Saturday, January 26, 2019

Week of January 28:

PreK3 & PreK4

Design a Citizenship Carnation https://www.kaplanco.com/blog/post/2017/06/06/how-to-teach-citizenship-in-the-elementary-school-classroom.aspx

Kindergarten


Design a Citizenship Carnation https://www.kaplanco.com/blog/post/2017/06/06/how-to-teach-citizenship-in-the-elementary-school-classroom.aspx

1st Grade

Design a Citizenship Carnation https://www.kaplanco.com/blog/post/2017/06/06/how-to-teach-citizenship-in-the-elementary-school-classroom.aspx

2nd Grade

Lego Programming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9-p2T9U-Ww

Continue Building Lego Education Constructs - Goal Keeper 
Instructions https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/building-instructions/wedo/9580-goal-keeper-947603e7d6da0879b7f2b30ec0d8f159.pdf


3rd Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Continue Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Data Sheet pg. 70 

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29

Data Sheet pg. 73


4th Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Continue Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29

Data Sheet pg. 73


5th and 6th Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Continue Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29

Data Sheet pg. 73

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Week of January 21:

PreK3 & PreK4

I Can Build --Bear Bridge https://playgroundparkbench.com/engineering-science-for-kids/ (modify the elephants to bears) 

Kindergarten


I Can Build --Bear Bridge https://playgroundparkbench.com/engineering-science-for-kids/ (modify the elephants to bears) 

1st Grade

Hot Wheels - Engineering 
Begin New Experience #8 pg. 43-45 Cause and effect motion--thinking like an engineer.
https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/SpeedometryKindergartenCurriculumCCSS.pdf


2nd Grade

Incredible Day: iPad Privilege

Lego Programming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9-p2T9U-Ww

Continue Building Lego Education Constructs - Goal Keeper 
Instructions https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/building-instructions/wedo/9580-goal-keeper-947603e7d6da0879b7f2b30ec0d8f159.pdf



3rd Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Continue Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Discuss Averaging 

Watch Video Ramps pg. 16

Data Sheet pg. 70 

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29

Data Sheet pg. 73


4th Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Continue Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Discuss Averaging 

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29

Data Sheet pg. 73


5th and 6th Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Continue Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Discuss Averaging

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29

Data Sheet pg. 73

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Week of January 14:

PreK3 & PreK4

I Can Build --Letters, Patterns and Shapes
https://www.trueaimeducation.com/free-alphabet-pattern-and-shape-cube-puzzle-printables/#_a5y_p=2599222

Kindergarten


I Can Build --Letters, Patterns and Shapes
https://www.trueaimeducation.com/free-alphabet-pattern-and-shape-cube-puzzle-printables/#_a5y_p=2599222

1st Grade

Hot Wheels - Engineering 
Finish Experience #1 pg. 24
Begin New Experience #7 pg. 41 and 42 (How objects that push and pull the car effect motion.)
https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/SpeedometryKindergartenCurriculumCCSS.pdf


2nd Grade

Continue Building Lego Education Constructs - Goal Keeper 
Instructions https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/building-instructions/wedo/9580-goal-keeper-947603e7d6da0879b7f2b30ec0d8f159.pdf

3rd Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Finish Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Discuss Averaging 

Watch Video Ramps pg. 16

Data Sheet pg. 70 

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29

Data Sheet pg. 73


4th Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Finish Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Discuss Averaging 

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29


Data Sheet pg. 73


5th and 6th Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Begin Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Discuss Averaging

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71

If time begin Lab on Ways to Increase Speed pg. 29


Data Sheet pg. 73

Monday, January 7, 2019

Week of January 7:

PreK3 & PreK4

Lego Constructs - Building Sets (They are at the front of the classroom in blue bins. Each of the six groups will get a bin.)

Kindergarten


Lego Constructs - Building Sets (They are at the front of the classroom in blue bins. Each of the six groups will get a bin. Have them use the challenge cards in the bins to guide their building.)

1st Grade

Hot Wheels - Engineering 
Finish Experience #1 pg. 24
https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/SpeedometryKindergartenCurriculumCCSS.pdf


2nd Grade

Lego Education Constructs - Goal Keeper 
Instructions https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/building-instructions/wedo/9580-goal-keeper-947603e7d6da0879b7f2b30ec0d8f159.pdf

3rd Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Finish Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Watch Video Ramps pg. 16

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71


4th Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Finish Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Watch Video Ramps pg. 16

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71


5th and 6th Grade (Keep Papers for Notebook)

Begin Lab from Hot Wheels Curriculum--Ramps https://hotwheels.mattel.com/en-us/content/images/speedometry/Speedometry_Grade_4_Lessons.pdf

Watch Video Ramps pg. 16

Data Sheet pg. 70 and 71