@olsonscience
 EWMS, San Dieguito Union SD
Joined December 2011
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A fun and challenging day on the mini-golf course with the VEX robots. Thanks to #delmargolfcenter for free use of the course. @jrgolfcoachmatt @VEXRobotics
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Students get feedback on Pactful project proposals and prototypes. Next steps- students will refine their prototypes and prepare a pitch to present ideas. @PactfulApp @USD_JI #GlobalGoals
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A break in the rain allowed us to test out our giant marble run. Students created their own panels that fit together in flexible arrangements.
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Taking a break from coding and electronics to work with natural materials in our Indigenous Engineers unit.
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Excited to guide STEM students through the design process with projects focused on the #globalgoals. Learn about #TeachSDGs at teachSDGs.org or @TeachSDGs
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Hydraulic Olympics - heated competition in the wrestling event!
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Motorized conveyor belt with adjustable speed. Students control a “car” that has an ultrasonic sensor to signal when an obstacle has been detected. The design also includes lights and a servo controlled speedometer. @birdbraintech @microbit_edu
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William B. with the basic schematics that he and a partner created for the conveyor belt and car.
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First meeting of the Earl Warren Middle School disc golf club. Lots of energy on the field today. Looking for any suggestions for resources or advice to build this club! @DiscGolfProTour here we come! @DiscraftDG
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You know it’s a good project when half of the class has supplies out before the bell even rings. @birdbraintech
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Received a donation of a significant amount of silicone tubing. Any ideas for projects from fellow STEM teachers?
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Learning the basics of the Birdbrain Hummingbird Kit with my faithful companion. @birdbraintech @microbit_edu
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The Underground Utopia project has inspired scale models of survival bunkers, a large (and rather frightening) cross-bow, and a motorized LEGO butter churn. There are plans to run the butter churn with solar power on Friday, weather permitting.
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There’s always one group that goes above and beyond! Table-top Games with 7th grade STEM using @adafruit Circuit Playground Express. Grateful for San Diego @incose_org for the grant that allowed this to happen! The Saran Wrap windows are a nice touch…
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After we ran out of weights, we used students to test bridge strength.
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Teaching is saying “Please listen! I’m only going to say the directions once,” then repeat the directions over and over for 30 years until you finally retire.
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STEM Exploration students ground acorns, isolated fibers from yucca leaves, and collaborated on braided rope made from natural fibers as a part of out Indigenous Engineering unit. @SDNHM
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Designing experiments to race wind-up toys as an introduction to forces and motion.
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Heaven on Earth for a STEM teacher- we use these to cut cardboard. On sale for $0.80 each. It’s the little things…
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“Drop the Nose on the Pumpkin” is just one activity in Roboctober @ Earl Warren middle school. #ev3
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