Farmer STEM Lab

Thank you for having us out today! 💜

Last week, students in grades 3-5 collaborated to build marble mazes using a variety of materials. I love how creative they were in their solutions, and that they were able to test the designs of others. @FarmerDragons #STEMeducation #collaboration #creativity

So awesome @FarmerLibrary! Something I’m sure he will never forget. What a cool thing you did with him!

We had our 1st @FarmerDragons Quick Recall practice today, after a 2 year hiatus. It was GREAT to be back coaching a game I love with a fantastic team, and my awesome co coach Mrs. Chrys! Bonus, my 5th grade daughter is on the team and my kindergartner cheers her on big time! 💜

My primary students are making mazes for Hexbugs to travel through! They’re also learning about motors and switches. Collaborative, creative learning, with happy kids is my favorite! 💜 @FarmerDragons #STEMeducation #collaboration

Last week, we built Lego creations, took pics using our chromebooks, and uploaded the pics to Google Slides. This week, we are building a partner’s design and providing feedback to each other. Productive collaborators at work! #JCPSDigIn @FarmerDragons @Mr_Durm @LEGO_Education

We are learning about collaboration and communication by building LEGO blueprint cards together! It’s not just about building-our goal is to have meaningful + effective interactions with each other & accomplish more than we would independently! @FarmerDragons @LEGO_Education

Slightly delayed Facts That Will Blow Your Mind this week! All about frogs, and one brought to you by a fifth grade smartie! 🐸 @FarmerDragons

Two friends collaborating on their creative rainbow tree. 💜

Two new Facts That Will Blow Your Mind for your Wednesday! One brought to you by a 5th grade smartie! @FarmerDragons

🚨Alert!🚨 A Kindergarten building expert was here. 💜

This week’s Facts That Will Blow Your Mind!

The *annual* collaborative tower building STEM Challenge! It’s loud, it’s active, and LEGOs are everywhere. But, they’re strategizing, testing ideas, working together, and we are having fun. That’s a win. @FarmerDragons @LEGO_Education @WendyHouse1234

We are reading @andreabeaty’s Rosie Revere, Engineer and building creative flying machines in STEM this week! Students collaborate and follow the engineering design process to solve a problem! @FarmerDragons @LEGO_Education

Committing to bringing back Facts That Will Blow Your Mind this year because my students love it, and I do too!

I love watching & listening to kids collaborate & plan before they start their STEM Challenges! 💜@FarmerDragons

Tonight I presented to the Artist Educators at @kyshakespeare about classroom management, teaching strategies, and discussion techniques! They were a great group and I hope it helps them as they begin their work. My first presentation as a @Milken Educator! 💙

Ms. Belza’s kindergartners had their very first STEM challenge today! They sorted LEGOs by color, LEGO type, and even the number of dots on top! @FarmerDragons @LEGO_Education

We have had a great first couple of days in the STEM Lab! 💜@FarmerDragons

Thank you @KyDeptofEd and @audrie_lamb! 💜