November Empower News
Empower 2022-2023
Built It!
Kindergarten and 1st Grade!
Build It Module Pictures can be found on your child's Schoology Account! They have been busy launching pictures of their builds from the Empower Classroom. Each session they have choice in their build material, project and partners. I have been so excited to see what our Makers have been making in the maker space station as well. It is my new favorite!! Mrs. Kerber's kindergarteners actually picked the pictures for our inspiration posters found in the next picture!!
Get ready for an exciting end of module prototype!! We will be creating our very own Bobcat Thanksgiving Day Parade this week before Thanksgiving break!!
Get out and Play & Get on Board for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th!!
L A U N C H!
Our students in 2-5 are entering into the U N stages of the Launch cycle! They are understanding their problem and navigating possible solutions! They will be starting to brainstorm for their prototypes this week and next! It is a short week next week so we will continue with game play and brainstorming and construct the week of 11/14!
Empower’s brand new Wind Tunnel
I am beyond honored that the St. Charles Education Foundation chose to support my project idea! Bell Graham has it’s very own wind tunnel now. I love to connect our modules with real world connections for our students. While teaching the upcoming module of Make it Move I plan to encourage our students to explore robotics, aeronautics, automotive engineering and more. I plan to describe and share how NASA uses wind tunnels to test aircrafts and spacecrafts. I would love to be able to take this learning to the next level with students by letting them explore and experiment with their very own wind tunnel.
Monthly Maker Challenges!! Your child can earn an Empower Badge for completing and posting a picture on Schoology!!
The Launch Cycle is the foundation to the work we do in EMPOWER each day! Students are familiar with this language and the concept of the design thinking approach! You can ask them about their prototypes and how they had to iterate and change their design throughout the process!
What you see when you login to Schoology!!
***Schoology works best on a desktop view. The app doesn't always show all of the information.***
Instagram for Empower!
You can follow our journey throughout the year. I never share student names/faces... only the amazing projects, learning and accomplishments!!
Michelle Taylor
Empower Teacher
Bell Graham Elementary School
Email: michelle.taylor@d303.org
Website: https://bellgraham.d303.org/academics/empower
Location: 4N505 Fox Mill Boulevard, Campton Hills, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2100
Twitter: @Empower_BG
Rebecca Soltes
Empower Teacher
Bell Graham Elementary School
Munhall Elementary School
Ferson Creek Elementary School
Email: rebecca.soltes@d303.org
Website: https://bellgraham.d303.org/academics/empower
Location: 4N505 Fox Mill Boulevard, Campton Hills, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2100