Monday, November 24, 2014

physical properties of matter

We explored physical properties of matter in this hands-on lab! Grades 3 and up are measuring using standard measurements. K-2 are using cubes as the basis of their non-standard measurement.






Sunday, November 16, 2014

Code Divas

Botball team made of all girls grades 3-5. They are amazing! The first grade boy is their mascot and biggest cheerleader, when he's not annoying them!






Thursday, November 13, 2014

things made from trees




birds wrapped up

As our lessons on birds concluded, first and second graders learned to use water droppers to drip drops of water Just one at a time. They had fun!


Sunday, November 9, 2014

STEAM went to the birds last week!

Grades 3-5 learned about observations and inferences with Bird beaks and feet. Grades 1-2 learned about different types of birds, what characteristics make up a bird, and they worked on an engineering project where they designed a roof for a bird house to protect birds from the hot sun. Kindergarten learned about characteristics that make up a bird, where birds live, how birds build nests, and we counted birds from 1up to 10 and from 10 back to 1 again.









Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Thank You, Carolina Biological Supply Company

The representative from the Carolina company at the OSTA conference donated materials to our classroom rather than pay shipping costs to send them back to the company. Most of the items were consumables. There's too much stuff to fit into one picture. We appreciate any and all help with the costs of bringing engaging hands-on projects to the elementary students.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Thank You, Alpha Delta Kappa!

The Oklahoma Sigma chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa has generously donated a Wal-Mart gift card for the purchase of consumables for our STEAM classes. The timing is perfect because we are about to need more materials for upcoming projects.