Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead @ River Edge
By: Nevin Werner and Sharon Cardia
Our students collaborate, create, discover, and apply their critical thinking skills to solve real world problems. We are excited to share some of the work our River Edge staff and students have completed thus far, and we look forward to many more engaging activities.
S.T.E.A.M Quick Links
S.T.E.A.M WEBSITE - Visit this website for resources and S.T.E.A.M related news!
You can also book the lab and sign out any materials by visiting the links below:
Roosevelt STEAM Lab Calendar
Cherry Hill STEAM Lab Calendar
Please make sure you lock the lab and any electronics or chemical materials cabinets when leaving! You may get the key from your building secretary.
Spotlight on S.T.E.A.M
Hour of Code Begins December 3rd!
The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Check out the tutorials and activities. This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide.
In Integrated Media, our Media Specialists will introduce Hour of Code to the River Edge students. They will be using Code.org lessons and tutorials to learn how to block code games and activities, such as Minecraft, Disney Animations, Star Wars, etc. This is a great way for students to familiarize themselves with the field of Computer Science.
Extensions for Programming Grades K-2
*Please feel to contact or book Sue Miele or Nevin Werner to model these extensions in your classroom*
Extensions for Programmming Grades 3-6
*Please feel to contact or book Sharon Cardia or Nevin Werner to model these extensions in your classroom*
3D Printing Highlights
CONGRATULATIONS to the following classes who have participated in following 3D printing challenges!
- In Mrs. Church's class, students had a CHALLENGE to make replicas of Explorer tools (SS interdisciplinary connection) that assisted with navigating the world. See picture below of a compass designed and created by a student!
- In Mrs. Rothschild's class, students had a CHALLENGE to create 3D models of molecules as the students learn about chemistry. They will feel the forces that bond them, experiment with ways to combine them, and see the difference between the elements.
- In Mrs. Richard's class, students had a CHALLENGE to design a 3D TOY for TOT that will be implemented as a game piece, incorporating interdisciplinary ELA component where they will write directions and steps to playing the game.
- In Mrs. Proda's class, students are SOLVING a PROBLEM-the STEAM lab needs more manipulatives and materials for the students to explore! They will design engaging MATH manipulatives for the students of Roosevelt.
- In Mrs. Fox's CREATE class, students were CHALLENGED to put the 3D pre-printed prosthetic hand pieces together and design a 3D object that the hand can maneuver.
As we embrace STEAM and engaging activities like 3D printing, we really encourage every student to:
- Fill out an engineering storyboard as they approach their STEAM challenge or Problem Solving
- Provide a sketch of their ideas either on that storyboard or on separate paper.
- Take a screenshot of the Tinkercad online design, videos, or pictures as evidence of the process!
Gallery Walk Through the S.T.E.A.M. Lab!
Makerspace Materials
Audio Visual Materials/Electronics
SnapCircuits
Camera Equipment, Batteries, Tripods, Microphone
Sign out the Canon camera or Point-and-Shoot cameras for any video recordings or photo editing activities.
Green Screen
Grade Level Cabinets
3D Printers
LegoWall
Interactive White Board
Chromebook and iPad Cart
Robotics
In the Robotics cabinets, you will find labeled bins with chargers. You will also see there is a charging station inside the cabinet where the chargers for our robotics can be plugged in and a labeled classroom charger you may bring to your classroom. There are instructional materials and guides inside the bins as well.