STEAM Rotations: Day 2/6

Bell Ringer:

XtraMath:  Multiplication  

Lesson Frame:

Lesson:

I had six different STEAM challenges with each group having 3 students.  I carefully arranged the students myself, but then each table group the a number that represented one of the activities.  This allowed students to see that I didn't play favorites.

https://www.amazon.com/Bloxels-Build-Your-Video-Game/dp/B01FUFJ4ZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509132839&sr=8-1&keywords=bloxels

Bloxels - http://home.bloxelsbuilder.com/index.html is a build your own video game activity.  I had three Bloxels kits and three iPads for students to use.  

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http://inspirationlaboratories.com/hexbug-lego-maze/

Lego Hexbug Maze:  students create a maze using lego blocks for Hexbugs to travel through.

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http://littlebits.cc/

littleBits - http://littlebits.cc/ are easy to use electronic building blocks.  This time we created a throwing arm.

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Code:  Students are challenged to complete a series of coding activities that range from beginning to advanced using a board game called:  Rover Control.

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https://frugalfun4boys.com/2016/05/08/engineering-challenges-clothespins-binder-clips-craft-sticks/

STEAM Engineering Challenge:  Bridge Building.  Which structure will hold the most weight?

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Code with Dash the Robot - students work with a tablet to program Dash.  Dash has a robot companion named Dot.  Both robots can be programmed to complete a series of tasks.  There are accessories to include as you become more proficient with the programs.

Assignments:

• Think Through Math or Khan Academy

Close:

I actually used a random closure generating  website to reflect on the activities.  The website is:  Learning In Hand with Tony Vincent.  The reflection generator web address:

https://tonyv.neocities.org/reflect.html