Robotics Module
Building upon a previous grant, the Middle School introduced a Robotics module titled “RoboChallenge: Race Against Time”. The module builds on the experiences of the fourth and sixth grade models of design curriculum. The addition of the EV3 Robotics kit provides programmable intelligent bricks that control motors and sensors, as well as providing wireless communication.
Investigating the Sciences using Data Collection Probes
The Science department was awarded LabQuest2 handheld devices which provide students with the opportunity to quickly acquire real-time data and facilitate real world inquiry-based learning. These powerful, portable instruments will permit students the flexibility to collect data as part of authentic performance tasks and to communicate wirelessly with any SMART device, including student iPads, and […]
Creating 21st Century 3rd Grade Classrooms
Chairs, carpets and accessories for 4 third grade classrooms. A successful learning space should be multi-functional, comfortable and needs to reflect the diversity of the learners and their particular needs. Flexible small-group spaces with easy access to laptops facilitate Science and Social Studies curriculum initiatives. Readers’ and Writers’ Workshops require meeting spaces for small-group paternerships […]
iPads for the 6th Grade Curriculum
Fourteen iPads, cases, applications and storage carts for 6th graders to be utilized in all curriculum areas.
Wow! So, That’s What a Cell Looks Like!
Thirteen microscopes & a digital scope for use with a Smart Board. These student microscopes are battery operated so that they can be used in any classroom, inside or outside the building. Kindergarten through 2nd grade classes will use the microscopes to more closely examine caterpillar eggs while 4th graders examine crystals in their Earth […]