STEM Blog
Thanksgiving STEM!
Macy's Day Parade
Fall Clubs!
OLGC STEM Competition
Pumpkin Soup
Last week, the Mrs. Vicendese and Ms. Dresner’s First Graders participated in a fun STEM project that combined reading and technology. They began by reading "Pumpkin Soup" by Helen Cooper in ELA class then used their sequencing skills to put the story's events in order. After that, they arranged pictures from the story to create a map for their Ozobots. The students also used codes to control the Ozobots' speed which they learned in Mrs. Phelps’ computer class. These future engineers did a fantastic job working in groups, collaborating and supporting each other. #STEMatSLS
Pixel Art Fun!
Pumpkin Catapults
Ozobot Time!
Mrs. Phelps' First Grade engineers are taking their coding skills to a whole new level! They've embarked on an exciting journey of creating programming cards to introduce the fascinating world of Ozobot.
Ozobot, a tiny self-propelled robot, can read colored line combinations and respond with cool actions. For example, a blue-green-blue sequence tells it to speed up, while a blue-red-blue sequence signals a 180-degree turn. It's an incredible hands-on experience that's sparking creativity and STEM exploration in our students. #STEMatSLS
Halloween STEM!
Board Game Math
Mrs. Spera’s sixth grade math class completed a long-term STEM project this week. Students were challenged to create a new math game from old game boards and pieces. This included creating math problems that aligned with each chapter that was studied throughout the year. Each group designed their board and box to promote the theme of their game, then collaborated to create a complete manual outlining game rules and procedures. Students produced and enthusiastically played Math Kingdom, Outer Banks Math, ToonTown’s Math Adventures, Abracadabra Arithmetic, and Zombie Apocalypse. What a great way to promote math skills while having fun with peers! #STEMatSLS
Seeking Alternative Energy Solutions!