Second and third graders follow the Engineering Design Process as they created in the STEM Lab this week.

The Intermediate School students reviewed the Engineering Design Process and the Scientific Inquiry Process with Mrs.Ogodogu, Mrs. Xistris and Mrs. Killerlain as they prepare for the IS Science Fair on May 4, 2017.

We Will Gladly Accept Any Legos!

The Intermediate School is trying to add to our Lego collection that is used in the Library and STEM Lab. The Legos will be used for students creativity, collaboration, and creation!

Donate Legos for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate at the Book Fair! We appreciate any donations you can provide!

STEM and Using the Engineering Design Process!

This week second graders used the Engineering Design Process during Tech Class to create a leprechaun trap. They collaborated, communicated and created as they figured out ways to outsmart and trap those little leprechauns!

                                   

K-5 Project Lead the Way Updates

Technology Class has a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) focus. This year the biomedical and computer science modules of Project Lead the Way are taught during Technology Class. Next year, the computer science module will continue to be taught during Technology Class and the biomedical module will be taught by the classroom teachers during their content time.

In the Elementary School, the kindergarteners recently began learning about the human body during the biomedical module…….

And the first graders started with the computer science module. The first graders are creating using the Scratch Jr. coding App.

At the Intermediate School, the second graders are finishing about learning about erosion and landslides. The third and fourth graders continue to create during the computer science module. The fifth graders are finishing up their biomedical module that relates to the prevention of the spread of diseases and germs.

Recap of Project Lead the Way in Grades K-5

Kindergarteners are studying the structure and function of the

human body during the PLTW biomedical module:

1st graders are learning to code on Scratch Jr. They will be

creating their own animated stories:

2nd graders follow the Engineering Design Process to solve
the problem of preventing a landslide from destroying the
houses in a town at the bottom of a hill:

3rd graders started coding “unplugged” and now they are

beginning to create a game using Hopscotch:

4th graders enjoy coding their own Alien Game with Tynker

during the PLTW computer science module:

5th graders are "infection detectives" during their biomedical module:

Using Padlet for Closure

Closure is one of the most important components of a good quality lesson. Unfortunately, it is a component that often gets left out due to time restraints. Today during staff professional development our Library Media Specialist and Tech Integrator, Kiley Ogodogu, showed the teachers examples of using technology for lesson closure activities. Padlet was on the top of the list. I use Padlet in my technology class for grades 2-5. Students enjoy collaborating. They also enjoy reading each other’s posts. I recommend Padlet for a lesson closure activity. I have also used it as a closure activity while leading PD for staff.

                               An example of a 4th grade Padlet.