Homework
Throughout the school year, students may be required to complete some testing, perform a family survey or complete some research for a project. This will not be frequent and will be for only a couple of projects. If homework is assigned, the details will be available here and their homework will be documented on their Google Classroom account.
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STEM Projects
Shark Tank
Students will first learn about an American Icon, Ben Franklin. We will be learning about the ASK stage of the Engineering Design process by using multiple sources to learn about the many contributions Ben Franklin made to science and society. They will also learn about famous women inventors and learn about their contributions to new products and services. Students will then design their own new or improved products which will be presented to their peers and voted on as the best "New Invention" at Point Road Elementary. Finally, students will be challenged to use all 5 steps of the Engineering Design Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create and Improve) in order to construct an airplane tray that can hold a full can of soda on top and slip a bowl of soup underneath using only straws and 12 inches of tape. This should prove interesting!
Students will first learn about an American Icon, Ben Franklin. We will be learning about the ASK stage of the Engineering Design process by using multiple sources to learn about the many contributions Ben Franklin made to science and society. They will also learn about famous women inventors and learn about their contributions to new products and services. Students will then design their own new or improved products which will be presented to their peers and voted on as the best "New Invention" at Point Road Elementary. Finally, students will be challenged to use all 5 steps of the Engineering Design Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create and Improve) in order to construct an airplane tray that can hold a full can of soda on top and slip a bowl of soup underneath using only straws and 12 inches of tape. This should prove interesting!
Coding
Students will build on what they have learned about coding and begin using Scratch to create games and other computer-based activities. Students will be required to use the online tutorials and then develop their own online game using Scratch.
Students will build on what they have learned about coding and begin using Scratch to create games and other computer-based activities. Students will be required to use the online tutorials and then develop their own online game using Scratch.
Robotics
We will continue to think of ways to use our Robots in the classroom. Students will be challenged to "code" their robot to perform some task that they determine. They had time to practice with them last year so now let's see what they can do!
We will continue to think of ways to use our Robots in the classroom. Students will be challenged to "code" their robot to perform some task that they determine. They had time to practice with them last year so now let's see what they can do!
3D Design
Through ProjectIgnite, students will learn the fundamentals of 3D design. Project Ignite uses tinkercad.com as the primary interface for design using 3D imaging. We now have three 3D printers to use for printing the students projects. Each 4th grader will have the opportunity to create at least printed piece using one of the printers. Final Project: Students will be challenged to create a board game about a topic they are interested in. They will need to create a game piece to go with the game.
Through ProjectIgnite, students will learn the fundamentals of 3D design. Project Ignite uses tinkercad.com as the primary interface for design using 3D imaging. We now have three 3D printers to use for printing the students projects. Each 4th grader will have the opportunity to create at least printed piece using one of the printers. Final Project: Students will be challenged to create a board game about a topic they are interested in. They will need to create a game piece to go with the game.