Month: November 2017

This week students took learning into their own hands!  The day started off with their final Design Challenge. This challenge was a bit unusual as we didn’t know what the students were going to make…it was completely random!  Using a spreadsheet, we randomly generated what had to be built, what it’s purpose was, where it…

This week the students became master builders! The activities today were a culmination of all the 4 C’s and Design Process learning that they have experienced over the past 7 weeks. The day started with the Design Challenge.  This time the students had to create a structure that was built sideways from the wall.  The…

6 down, 2 to go.  The block is almost over! This week was Science Week.  The day started with the students completing their design challenge.  The challenge was slightly different today.  They were given brief instructions on their task – build a pom pom/ping pong ball launcher.  They were encouraged to use their critical thinking…

One of the mandates of the STEAM program is to teach our student’s 21st century skills, which make up the 4 Pillars of STEAM.  We champion  the 4C’s – Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication.  According to P21, 21st Century learning and the 4 C’s are an integral part of a student’s development and will…

Week 5 is now done and we are steadily cruising along.  This week was gaming week.  Although the students played games all day, the focus was on the 4 C’s. First, the students completed their daily Design Challenge.  This week the students had to create a free standing structure on top of a beach ball. …