This quarter's project is to create Bristlebots. In order to create these mini robots, the students must understand and be able to construct a closed circuit. This week, the fourth grade students reviewed circuits, while the third grade students were introduced to the topic. To do this, the students watched a short video from BrainPop, and then worked in groups of three to complete an online lab. The lab includes what makes circuits work, conductors and insulators, all about switches, changing circuits, and circuit diagrams.
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To better understand electrical circuits, the students will complete an online "lab". Students will click on the button below to link them to the website.
In the lab this week, the students used the data collected during the OREO Challenge to create different types of graphs. I have attached the video that was played at the Phoenix Science Center Friday night. It is a compilation of photos taken as the students completed the CD Hovercraft Project. The students are participating in a nationwide OREO stacking challenge. The map below shows the 150 schools that are participating so far. It is very exciting to participate in this challenge, and use real data to apply to mathematical applications! Before we begin the challenge, I start by sharing the data that has been collected so far. Even before we begin, the students have an opportunity to analyze data! The challenge is pretty basic, but it has some pretty specific rules. The stack is a single stack of cookies created by using one hand, without reorganizing as you go. The students love participating in this, and it is a wonderful opportunity to make data and information meaningful and engaging. |
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May 2017
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