This past week was science week. Tests, predictions, reiterations, and explorations! A week dedicated to focusing in on science was tons of fun and great new learning. We explored 4 of the major human body systems through watching videos, interactive online programs, and student research. We then worked on creating a poster and we finished the week with excellent student presentations.
Throughout the week we also dug into some STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) tasks. This included exploring Ozobots (small robots that respond to color coding). This allowed us to develop our coding skills by setting commands for the Ozobots to follow and challenging each other with mazes that needed such commands. The Ozobots also provided us with an introduction to mathematical design for coding through using Excel. With lots of trial and error, all students navigated their way through mazes by utilizing coding skills. Other STEM tasks that we worked on this week were designing structures and pathways through using Keva Planks and Gravitrax. We also spent time outside for Science week to practice our cross country skiing. Skiing allowed us to make more science connections through a very practical way to think about force/friction and the transfer of energy. Skiing is no fun if we transfer our energy in the wrong direction. Understanding and learning how to transfer our energy from our functioning body systems to forward glide made skiing so much more enjoyable!
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February 2021
CategoriesMr. StaveleyHello, my name is Jeremy Staveley and I teach grade 7 at Del Van Gorder School. I have a Bachelors of Education and a Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies. I also have a certification in Timber Frame construction. I have worked as a teacher in K-12 schools in both the Yukon and Alberta. I have also taught seminars at UNBC and been a guest lecturer at the University of Calgary in place-based and experiential Education. |