In the article "Young Scientists work Together and Win" by Jennifer Cutraro we learn about the first challenge by Broadcom named Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars or MASTERS! This program is a series of challenges where students must work together to come up with solutions to the problems! The purpose of the activities is to get students comfortable working in teams to solve problems creatively and to accomplish a team goal.
Recently you have each competed in a series of challenges as a team! How do you feel about working in a team?
Do you think working in a team is an important skill? Do you think LEGO's would be the same or a better experience if you worked independently? SOUND OFF!  

 
After the Dance Off challenge we will be taking a break from LEGO's. As you wrap up your time with this current LEGO group, and you compete in the hardest challenge yet, please answer atleast 4 of the following questions in atleast TWO paragraphs.
Please support your answers with detail and insight from your LEGO experiences. Remember to draft your response in Word before posting it here! Don't forget to check it carefully for correct spelling/grammer and punctuation!

-What has been the hardest part of LEGO's?
-If you have never built a robot or used LEGO's before- How have these challenges changed your point of view on LEGO's or robotics?
-If you had to grade yourself on your progress thus far on LEGO's (including your knowledge of the program, your ability to build and program, use of sensors, etc.) are you below expectations, meeting or exceeding them?
-Are LEGO's important to keep in the 6th grade?
-What has been the best part of LEGO's?
-How do you feel you have grown as a student and a team member (or friend) during this process?
-In the spring we will be competing in one more challenge- Would you rather compete in an obstacle course or design a robot that is graded on how many challenges it can complete? Why?
 
Ms. DeLaurentis and I LOVE this Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade website! Check it out! Post your comments and thoughts about your Thanksgiving celebration here!!

Click here for the Parade website!
 
Have you always wondered how Science and Social Studies connect?! Well read this article! This year in Social Studies you are studying ancient civilizations and this article has come great facts! What you may not realize is your study of ancient civilizations all happens because of scientists discovering history! Check out this article on The Ancient Mayan Civilization and sound off on how science and social studies are connected!
Click Here for the article from Science News for Kids!
 
Is your group ready for the danceoff? Tell me where you are and where you still need to go! What do you need to do? Sound off!
 
WOW! I am so excited for all the amazing work I saw today during your time with PACE! For homework you will be writing atleast two, 5-8 sentence paragraphs describing your time spent with your Pace Mentors!
Your paragraph must include:
What progress had your group made before PACE came?
How productive has your group been during classtime?
What are 1-2 things that the PACE students helped you learn/better understand?
How did your team and the PACE group interact?
What could you do differently to ensure you are using your time wisely?
This is the last time PACE will be here to help you program. The next time they are here they will watch your dance-off. What would you like to tell them about their help and guidence through the process? How did they help? How did they inspire? How could they help more?
Please include anything else you learned/felt/saw/experienced during your time with your mentors!


***WARNING, WARNING, WARNING***
You must type your response in Microsoft Word first. Then, copy and paste into the comment box here. REREAD your response and check for correct spelling, puncutation, and complete sentences
 
WOW! I am so excited for all the amazing work I saw today during your time with PACE! For homework you will be writing atleast two, 5-8 sentence paragraphs describing your time spent with your Pace Mentors!
Your paragraph must include:
What progress had your group made before PACE came?
How productive has your group been during classtime?
What are 1-2 things that the PACE students helped you learn/better understand?
How did your team and the PACE group interact?
What could you do differently to ensure you are using your time wisely?
This is the last time PACE will be here to help you program. The next time they are here they will watch your dance-off. What would you like to tell them about their help and guidence through the process? How did they help? How did they inspire? How could they help more?
Please include anything else you learned/felt/saw/experienced during your time with your mentors!


***WARNING, WARNING, WARNING***
You must type your response in Microsoft Word first. Then, copy and paste into the comment box here. REREAD your response and check for correct spelling, puncutation, and complete sentences
 
Tiny Earthworms' Big Impact!
Earthworms have been around a long time! It is so fun to play with them and gardeners also love earthworms because earthworms can improve and enrich the soil, allowing garden and certain crop plants to grow better! However many scientists are coming to view some earthworms as enemies!!
Read the following article and see if you think earthworms hurt or help! Sound off here and share your opinions about earthworms!

Check out the link here!
 
Tiny Earthworms' Big Impact!
Earthworms have been around a long time! It is so fun to play with them and gardeners also love earthworms because earthworms can improve and enrich the soil, allowing garden and certain crop plants to grow better! However many scientists are coming to view some earthworms as enemies!!
Read the following article and see if you think earthworms hurt or help! Sound off here and share your opinions about earthworms!

Check out the link here!
 
As we begin our study of decimals and percents, I LOVE to present the classes with a challenge :) Would you like to be apart of a virtual stock exchange? If so please leave a comment here explaining:
-Why you would like to be apart of this stock exchange challenge?
-What do you already know about the stock exchange?


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