Build a Cart - Push & Pull (Kindergarten) Students use pre-made axels with wheels attached to build a cardboard cart. Students attach a Kibo Robot to pull their cart over a ramp. NGSS Performance Expectation. K-PS2-2. Analyze data to determine if a design solution works [...]
The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield "Inspired by astronaut Chris Hadfield's own childhood experiences, The Darkest Dark is a beautiful and inspiring picture book for older readers about overcoming our fears and reaching for the stars." Amazon Book Reviews
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires A young girl has a wonderful idea. "She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it" But making her magnificent thing is [...]
Making in 3rd Grade - Chinese Rabbit Lanterns Ms. D came to the Makery at John Gill Elementary STEAM School with a project idea. “Can you help my students build Chinese Rabbit Lanterns?” she asked. Her 1st grade Mandarin Immersion class was studying customs and traditions in their social studies unit. They had read stories [...]
By making artifacts related to content, students develop objects to aid their thinking.
Blackout by John Rocco One hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out. The TV shuts off and a child wails, "Mommm!" Older sister can no longer use the phone, Mom can't work on her computer, and Dad can't finish cooking dinner. What's a family to do? When [...]
