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Showing posts with label Physics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Physics. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Greek Myth inspired STEM day
Today students put their problem-solving skills to the test during our Greek Myth STEM day. Students worked on Million Dollar Math questions attempting to save Icarus from his fateful plunge into the ocean. Next students "tinkered" like Daedalus with some new ideas - ROBOTS! Did you know, that the history of robots dates back to ancient Greece? - way before we had mechanical things! The mythical story of Talos, the giant "robot" that protected Crete inspired us to create "giant" robots. Check it out!
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Coaster Thrills!
Fifth graders explored The Law of Conservation of Energy as they designed thrilling coasters! 5 points for loops, 3 points for hills, and 3 points for banked curves. Check them out as they go through the design process and present their final coasters.
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