This first week of classes is a fun and exciting time. The students are reminded of my expectations in the STEM Lab, learn about upcoming projects, and participate in a hands-on demonstration of air pressure. It is an exciting 45 minutes! Aside from raising hands, and responding to my attention getters, the expectations in the lab are to work hard, be smart, and be kind. I emphasize being kind, and we discuss the importance of kindness as we learn to synergize! To wrap up the class, I demonstrate my ability to make a can jump out of a cup on its own. I then attempt to have it jump into another cup. (I did this successfully once!!) The students are excited to see how magical I am, and then we discuss the scientific principles behind my trick! Our discussion included air pressure and force. Finally, the students are able to experiment with the jumping can! What wonderful start!
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May 2017
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