The STEM Lab
Linton Elementary
SECOND NINE WEEK NEWSLETTER
January 2022
Exciting things continue to happen here in our STEM lab! Students continue to learn and explore what it means to be an engineer and how to use the engineering design process. The 4 C's to 21st century skills continue to be a driving force in the STEM lab:
Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity!
A special thank you to all of you who have donated cereal boxes, cardboard rolls, and plastic jugs. Your donation is very appreciated and will go a long way in our lab. No more donations are needed at this time.
Computer Science
Second through fifth grade dived into the world of Computer Science and Engineering. A computer engineer designs computer hardware and software and works to keep hardware and software running. They often work in a team setting innovating and problem solving.
Why Programming Is Important?
The following are "Dance Party" coding projects programmed by two fifth graders in Ms. Ford's class! Click "RUN" to watch.
Students were also challenged to program their own version of the game Flappy Bird. The following are links to play some games programmed by Ms. Mendoza's class! Click "RUN" to play.
KINDER & FIRST GRADE
Our little Longhorns have taken a deeper look at the different types of engineers. They also learned how the steps of the Engineering Design Process helps identify problems and helps lead to viable solutions!
Student were challenged to make something new out of a recycled cereal box. Check out some of the creations below!
THANKSGIVING STEM
K & 1
Students were challenged to protect their turkey by building a hideout out of various materials.
2 & 3
After reading "Run, Turkey, Run!" students created a zipline escape for their turkey.
4 & 5
Recreating Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Students were challenge to make a character balloon that was carried by a robot they coded.
WINTER HOLIDAY STEM
K & 1
Build a snowman challenge
2 & 3
Ringing in the New Year with confetti poppers
4 & 5
Creating holiday cards with electrical circuits powering an LED light
MS. GARCIA
Email: shannon-1.garcia@nisd.net
Website: nisd.net
Phone: 210-397-0750
Twitter: @Shannonygarcia