Being Engineers

We were being engineers on Friday.

Our task was to improve a handheld plastic spoon catapult by turning it into a freestanding one.

We had to use the Engineering Design Process.

Our teams planned, designed, and tested our models. We then improved them.

The best distance achieved was 16 1/2 ft.

Great job everyone.

Team and tower building

Look at the cool towers we built together while working in teams

Registration is this week

Don't forget that every student must register this week for the upcoming school year.

For exact days and times see the Nash website.


Thank you,

"If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not. . . you'll find an excuse."

What would you like to see on the blog this year?

What kinds of posts would you like to see this year on the blog?

Let us know in the comments.


Thank you,

"If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not. . . you'll find an excuse."

New Look Coming

There is a whole new look coming to our classroom this year. Stay tuned to all the exciting changes.


Thank you,

"If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not. . . you'll find an excuse."

Playing games in the classroom

What did you do today in school?

WHAT!!! You are playing around in class?

Is this the type of conversation you are having after school? Do your families think you aren't really learning anything in class?

Well let's talk about games and playing in the classroom.

There are many reasons to play games in the classroom: 

Learn important skills, develop connections to content, actively engage students, form positive memories of learning, simulate real life experiences, foster positive collaboration, improve problem solving and systems-thinking, provide challenges and support, improve differentiation, motivate and encourage participation.   

There are many articles, studies, surveys, and information supporting the use of games in the classroom.

Here are some links to articles to read more about gaming in the classroom:

We use games in the classroom to build social skills. To help our students learn how to work together with others in positive ways . We use games to build skills necessary for future learning and working. We use games to allow students time to decompress and absorb the learning the is taking place in the classroom every day.

Gaming has a place in our world that can not be denied.  

If you have any questions about how games and playing is helping your student learn, please contact Ms. Taylor-Stevens 

We played with computers, build things with Lego bricks, and had fun playing games.

How Virtual Games Can Help Struggling Students Learn

Five Reasons to Use Games in the Classroom

Games In The Classroom: What the Research Says

 

Can Digital Games Boost Students’ Test Scores?

Thank you,

Ms. Taylor-Stevens

"If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not. . . you'll find an excuse."