Wi-Fi Microscopes
These digital Wi-Fi microscopes, which are compatible with Ipads, allow students to collaboratively view the images from the microscopes, upload and save high-quality images and videos to their iPads for use in lab reports data analysis, engineering design projects and other class assignments.
Digital Literacy
The amount of digital resources has increased (Think Central, RAZ Kids, Big Universe, Newsela, etc.). Students throughout the day utilize these resources. The Digital Literacy grant provides 10 iPads, keyboards and a cart for all grade levels to access.
Robots and Coding in the 2nd Grade
The purchase of Ozobots, little robots, incorporate technology into real world applications and enhances the developing STEM program. These tiny robots have sensors that respond according to specific colors that are drawn on paper on an iPad. Students can program the robots to move in different ways according to the color combination.
Stem Open-Ended Building
Using Brackitz, a building block kit, students explore using open-ended projects. They are encouraged to build and experiment with block play, which encourages problem solving and collaboration.
Enhancing the STEM Library
Listening to and reading stories engages us in new topics as we are drawn into high interest literature. This project will increase student interest and awareness of STEM topics through the use of storybooks and high interest nonfiction.