Another great week of learning in GT!
We dove deeper into computer science this week. I have been amazed at how quickly the students are learning our new coding skills. They are block coding currently, but are working toward learning java script. We learned what an algorithm is this week as well!
First and second graders worked on bridge design and engineering. They were faced with the task of creating a bridge that was the tallest and held the most weight. The tricky part was they could only use index cards and scissors. I was quite impressed with their ingenuity and perseverance. The students not only learned about structure and design, they honed their collaboration skills while working as a team.
The DSES third graders are working on their roller coaster creations to demonstrate their understanding of potential and kinetic energy. They are not only designing, constructing, and collaborating on this project, they are also having to keep track of the cost of the roller coaster materials as they "shop". The third graders also created an amazing leadership bulletin board outside our classroom. We have received many compliments on their creative contribution to our school.
We dove deeper into computer science this week. I have been amazed at how quickly the students are learning our new coding skills. They are block coding currently, but are working toward learning java script. We learned what an algorithm is this week as well!
First and second graders worked on bridge design and engineering. They were faced with the task of creating a bridge that was the tallest and held the most weight. The tricky part was they could only use index cards and scissors. I was quite impressed with their ingenuity and perseverance. The students not only learned about structure and design, they honed their collaboration skills while working as a team.
The DSES third graders are working on their roller coaster creations to demonstrate their understanding of potential and kinetic energy. They are not only designing, constructing, and collaborating on this project, they are also having to keep track of the cost of the roller coaster materials as they "shop". The third graders also created an amazing leadership bulletin board outside our classroom. We have received many compliments on their creative contribution to our school.