"Remember the Alamo!"

 After learning about the historical events associated with General Santa Anna, Texas, and the Alamo, our class took on the task of making a scaled model of the actual mission/fort. Using the scale 1 foot = 1 centimeter, students outlined the structure with accurate measurements on foam core to create the basic outline.  Next, walls were created out of brown construction paper, also with accurate heights to scale. 

Wire Figures for Art

 Mrs. Kenney visited our classroom today for another session of art. Students used what they learned in past art classes to work on form as they built mini humans out of wrapped wire. 

Computer Science: Programming a Tiny Drummer

 

As we advance in our computer programming, this week we completed the "Tiny Drummer". Although an easier challenge, it possessed the skills needed to understand and complete more advance programming and engineering.  This little drummer simply "drums" the cup.  The next challenge is to make a flower bloom using programming and items to make a physical flower. 

Food Webs

 This week in science we finished making food chains and advanced on to food webs. S

tudents used 20 organism cards for the forest ecosystem. They spread them out and joined cards with paper arrows showing how energy could transfer between organisms in the ecosystem.

3D Printed Chariot Races

 We spent the past few months learning how to use a 3D CAD system online. Using the system, students designed and then 3D printed a chariot that could be pulled by our Spheros.  Friday involved the races of these chariot races.