Almost finished with Grading for Equity by @JoeCFeldman. I love it and implement many (though admittedly not all of these ideas). One question that eludes me is what to do when the state competencies (CTE here) are behaviors. Portfolios?

Seeing the impact of gear trains on motors. @SMSSharks #mechatronics #savetheseabirds @chrisschnittka

Custom designed, laser-cut wheels for egg cars! #mechatronics @SMSSharks

The importance of prototyping. @SMSSharks

#cbictechtour is off to a great start with @ApexCleanEnergy @cbicouncil @SMSSharks

Brainstorming protocol in #Mechatronics @SMSSharks

Towers, teams, tennis balls!

Happy Dance! @SMSSharks #VEXRobotics #mechatronics

Loved going with the @SMSSharks sixth graders on a walking field trip to test local water quality. Thanks @6and7gradeguru and @MrsJ_A4 for letting me tag along!

#marshmallowspaghettitowers continued @SMSSharks

Building #marshmallowspaghettitowers in 8th grade Engineering. @SMSSharks

Learning #origami with @SMSSharks and @EdCoach4Change during our new CHOMP period! #PaperCranesForTheWin

6th grade creativity shines with #makeymakey @SMSSharks #OldSchoolArcadeGame

7th grade @SMSSharks #NewspaperTowerChallenge is underway! #design #iteration1

Happy Valentines Day! @SMSSharks @m3ganwood #papercircuits #toocute

Happy Valentines Day! @SMSSharks #papercircuits @m3ganwood

Exploring electricity with #papercircuits @SMSSharks @m3ganwood #6thgrade #creativedesign

Just for fun! #mechatronics #arduino @SMSSharks @m3ganwood

Short Day Don’t Care! @SMSSharks #catapultchallenge