Need a real-life STEM engineering task? How about creating a model of a robotic hand? Have a quick discussion about how the hand works and then design a model. This challenge features choosing from several different materials for the hand and then creating fingers that lift and lower. The resource includes lab sheets, a scoring rubric, and photos and tips to make this successful for your students! #STEM #elementary
Your First Robot: "Your First Robot" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 15 different easy robotics projects. Learn everything from how to make a wall avoiding robot, to a "drunken" robot and even how to make your robot solar powered. All projects co…
Projects described in books or shown on Youtube seem absurdly easy, but I have yet come across a project that didn't need any tinkering before I could take it into a classroom. This one isn't too bad, but it still took me longer than I expected. I came across this robotic hand project on Youtube as well as teachengineering.org (I think), but when I tried to build it, it took me almost two hours to work out the kinks. Sure, I did have to try several different versions and had to make adjustments as I went along, but I'm not sure if this is something I can take directly into a classroom of 2nd graders without more tinkering. BUT... I think it'll be fun to try it with my kids. Supplies Needed: Cardboard paper or cardstock paper Standard drinking straws (Dollar Store variety is fine) Pearl drink straws or bigger diameter straws Tape Yarn or twine Project Instructions (as of now): Trace your hand on a cardboard or cardstock paper. Cut the traced hand out (cutting it a little bigger than the actual tracing). Mark your finger joints on the cutout. Draw straight or curved line across it. Fold the fingers at the lines. Cut smaller straws to size (leave a little gap between the lines to facilitate in threading the yarn). Tape straw pieces to the hand. Thread yarn through the straw pieces. Each finger will have a length of yarn of its own. Thread all five pieces of yarn through the bigger straw. The writing on the hand has nothing to do with this project. I was recycling a stack of cardstock paper, and this one came out the best. The threading part was difficult. If I had a big needle for the yarn, it would have made it easier, but I didn't. So, I struggled with it. If I do go forward with this one, I think I'll have to buy big plastic needles for this project. The backside of the robotic hand. I had grand plans for making a sleeve that will cover the arm, but I'm not sure I'll be able to build all of that in an hour let alone a 2nd grader. So, I might still try it, but I probably won't take it into the classroom. If I were doing this in a classroom, I think I'll buy different colored yarns for each finger, so the students will know which finger they are trying to move. With the same colored yarns, it was difficult to figure out which end went with which finger. I'll try to get my kids to make it soon, and post the results. In the meantime, why don't you give it a try? I spent two hours doing it, but it didn't feel like two hours. So, at the end of the day, if you enjoyed it, does it matter how long it takes? Unless, of course, you only have an hour of school science project time. Have a great day and have fun! P.S. - If you have any ideas about making this project more 2nd grader friendly, please let me know. Thanks!
We've put together 9 super cool coding projects for kids using Wonder Workshop robots Dot and Dash, all shared by other kids, clubs, and teachers. How fun!
Create a love for computer programming with this collection of 17 super fun coding activities for kids in elementary and middle school!
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Jot down which questions are the most. appropriate as Bell Ringers and which ones as Writing Prompts and then use all the remaining questions as Task Cards. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ✅ WHO ARE THESE CARDS FOR? ✖ middle and high school students ✖ ESL/ELL/ELA students ✖ IELTS/TOEFL preparation ✖ speech therapy ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ✅ WHAT IS INCLUDED? ⚠️When downloaded, you will find 2 folders named US and UK spelling. → Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other folder. ⚠️What is inside your folder of choice? ❶ BELL RINGERS with RESPONSE SHEETS ✖ Total pages: 83 - 40 colored+40 black&white+3 response sheets ✖ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches ✖ 40 different bell ringers (slides) ✖ One bell ringer per page ✖ Colored and black&white version for each slide ✖ Ideal for projectors or whiteboards ✖ Response sheets in 3 formats (short to longer response) ❷ TASK CARDS ✖ Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white ✖ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches ✖ 40 different task cards cards ✖ 4 cards per page ✖ Colored and black&white version ✖ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource ✖ Use for pair or group discussion or centers ❸ WRITING PROMPTS RESPONSE SHEETS ✖ Total pages: 82 - 41 colored - 41 black&white ✖ A PDF file sized 18.5x11 inches ✖ 40 different sheets + 1 without a prompt for extra writing ✖ 1 card per page ✖ Colored and black&white version ✖ Ideal for printing ✖ Use for in-class writing practice or as homework TRACKING SHEETS ✖ Total pages: 2 ✖ 2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used ✖ A copy is included in all the 3 above-mentioned folders TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES ✖ Total pages: 3 ✖ Terms of use and credit to artists whose clipart and fonts were used in this product ✖ Links to all the other speaking and writing cards bundles in my store ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ✅ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ❌UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. ❌Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. ❌No Prep needed. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ✅ SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) ► ❝ What is the best thing about a computer? 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Teaching young children to code is far from a tedious exercise with the thoughtful, age-appropriate use of game-like apps and robotic devices.
Getting started with coding in the classroom doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating! You don’t have to have a background in computer science to teach it, and you don’t even need expensive robots or technology to get started! WHY Teach Coding?
Explore Coding Through Scratch facts and information, and a collection of worksheets for use at school & in a homeschooling environment.
Water guns? Robots? A deck of cards? Get your kids coding and having fun with these 5 super activities (even if you don't know how to code!).
It’s a new year and you likely have new goals, grant money to spend, or maybe just a renewed enthusiasm for inspiring and instructing young minds! Whatever the case, there has never been a better time to gear up your classroom or home with the latest and greatest STEM gadgets and tools. We are have
Projected based learning using quadrilateral robots to engage and teacher students about quadrilaterals while they invent their own robot.
Getting started with coding in the classroom doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating! You don’t have to have a background in computer science to teach it, and you don’t even need expensive robots or technology to get started! WHY Teach Coding?
This simple buoyancy kids' science activity requires just a few common household supplies. Kids will love learning why things sink and float!
Easily teach kids binary using a free binary app and fun binary puzzles! Kids learn and practice binary in a fun, creative, and hands-on way.
This is an engaging way to review the various biomes or ecosystems of the world while creating an adorable mobile to hang in your classroom. It comes with three different options. Are you in need of an engaging and authentic way to review biomes and ecosystems? This hanging mobile is exactly what you need! Give your students the opportunity to incorporate art while reviewing the characteristics of each ecosystem and/or biome in the world with this interdisciplinary activity! It's perfect for meeting the Next Generation Science Standards! File Type PDF (Acrobat) Document File Be sure that you have an application to open this file type before downloading and/or purchasing.
I have no idea where to start with writing tonight. I took one day off and now I'm thinking, "Oh, my goodness! Why do these people all want to follow me?" I keep trying to think of a funny story and honestly, I can't think past the football game in the background. I'm a Georgia fan at heart (sorry Dad - it's not my fault), but ultimately I'm an SEC fan! I like the guy from Hawaii on Notre Dame, but I have to say, I hope Alabama slaughters them. Now, changing directions, this week we are working on types of sentences, so I threw together a quick sheet. If you guys are anything like me, we have the new common core standards, but our old resources don't align. At the beginning of the summer, I took apart every resource I had and realigned all of my notebooks. It took 4 days to do, but they are a work of art and MUCH better than a filing cabinet. However, many times there are only 5 problems on a page or the page is too easy or too complex. So, now I'm obsessed with creating my own sheets. Anyway, I'm saying all of that to say I have three new freebies for you. The first one is a rounding sheet. Honestly, I'm not sure it's a first grade standard anymore. I thought it was when I created it, but I've looked through all of the standards and our first grade teacher's guide and I can't find it, so I'm not sure. I do know the other two sheets are in our standards. One of them covers true/false addition problems and the other one covers declarative and interrogative sentences plus punctuation marks. If you like them, CLICK HERE to get them. Oh, and for all of my cat lovers out there (See Saturday's post), my hubby has changed my picture on his phone to that picture. Now, every time I call him, the picture of the cat pops up. That's okay... I'm sure I deserve it. I did sneak a boiled egg into his work boot a few years ago ;) Hope you guys are off to a good week!
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Turn broken toothpicks into a star with this toothpick trick. Learn how wood can move all by itself without being touched in this fun science experiment.
K'nex Basketball Game: Cool easy make game that can be finished in under a half an hour. Perfect for on your desk or in an office.
Mitosis and Meiosis Teaching Ideas: Coloring Activities, Video Project Ideas, and Animations for teaching cell division. Blog Post by Science with Mrs. Lau
Another one for composing with Boomwhackers with the colored dice I mentioned in an earlier post (scroll down to see other uses for these!):
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
Tic Tac Booyah is a fun and engaging review game!
Dzieciakom (i mi również) gra Roll&Draw spobobała się tak bardzo, że postanowiłam zrobić swoją wersję. Zapraszam więc do rzucania kością i rysowania swoich potworków – Roll a Monster gam…
This artists word search puzzle will familarize kids with some of the most famous painters in history. Includes Chagall, Picasso, Van Gogh and more.
Counting and number recognition are an important part of early mathematics. Our preschool math printable worksheets will help children in preschool learn and practice their numbers, shapes and other basic math skills.
Getting started with coding in the classroom doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating! You don’t have to have a background in computer science to teach it, and you don’t even need expensive robots or technology to get started! WHY Teach Coding?
Science was the last subject area I taught during our day in the classroom. After a morning of literacy, lunch, recess and math, it was finally time to teach some science lesson plans. Honestly, I was usually exhausted by the time science rolled around. Overwhelmed with Science Setting out a ton of materials and making
How to make a robotic coloring machine for kids using items from your toy box.
Planning a STEM or STEAM Family Night? Read on for 10 amazing activities that will engage the whole family! From painting with robots to creating a paper circuit, these activities will take your STEM Family Night to the next level!
Spanish activities and games add variety to your lessons and encourage your students to speak Spanish. There are so many fun Spanish activities to choose from too, such as the Mexican "lotería" and group speaking activities. Check out these 43 Spanish activities that you can start using in your lessons right away!
