Exploring STEAM in our classrooms
Middle School Spanish incorporates STEAM
The Assignment: Create a Spanish language guided tour of Blankner using
Minecraft!
The Assignment: Create a Spanish language guided tour of Blankner using
Minecraft!
Take a look at a few of the finished tours!
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Emphasizing the 'A' in STEAM
Middle School Drama students create designs for a movable Pinocchio nose
Theatre Challenge 'Nose' No Limit for Blankner's Innovative Students
Middle School theatre students used the Engineering Design Process to solve a prop need for the Spring 2020 musical, Shrek, jr. Props can be expensive and one such prop, a growing, extendable nose for the character Pinocchio, is an item that was over the productions budget.
Sixty students took on the challenge to create a growing nose to be used in the performance. Requirements of the nose were it must telescope in and out, be visually appealing, durable and large enough to be seen from the audience. It also needed to be comfortable to wear and allow the actor to breathe and sing easily. It was a complicated task and our students tackled it with confidence, vigor and optimism.
The new STEAM lab gave Middle School students the opportunity to collaborate in a setting which allows them to solve real problems. The relaxed learning environment encourages students to assume an active role in their learning, putting their knowledge into action. After conducting research, students designed a diagram and gathered materials needed to create a prototype. After construction and testing for effectiveness, students re-evaluated and redesigned as needed.
Middle School theatre students used the Engineering Design Process to solve a prop need for the Spring 2020 musical, Shrek, jr. Props can be expensive and one such prop, a growing, extendable nose for the character Pinocchio, is an item that was over the productions budget.
Sixty students took on the challenge to create a growing nose to be used in the performance. Requirements of the nose were it must telescope in and out, be visually appealing, durable and large enough to be seen from the audience. It also needed to be comfortable to wear and allow the actor to breathe and sing easily. It was a complicated task and our students tackled it with confidence, vigor and optimism.
The new STEAM lab gave Middle School students the opportunity to collaborate in a setting which allows them to solve real problems. The relaxed learning environment encourages students to assume an active role in their learning, putting their knowledge into action. After conducting research, students designed a diagram and gathered materials needed to create a prototype. After construction and testing for effectiveness, students re-evaluated and redesigned as needed.
Exposing our youngest Bulldogs to STEAM
Kindergarten utilizing merge cubes to learn about the Seasons
Kindergarten utilizing merge cubes to learn about the Seasons
Middle School Spanish
Pinata Build
Pinata Build
How can we celebrate our successes through Traditional Hispanic Customs?
Our Living Lab 'on the go'
Creatures can be checked out for hands on learning in the classroom
Creatures can be checked out for hands on learning in the classroom
3d printer technology
Utilizing our 3d printer to create items to enhance the classroom
Utilizing our 3d printer to create items to enhance the classroom
3D printed microscope adapters being used in middle school science class. The adapters allow students to use their phones to see and record items in microscope.
