We spent the first part of the day developing the drone project success criteria as a class. When the students help define what a successful project needs, they take more ownership over the quality of the final project. After creating a rubric for the project and splitting into work groups, each group developed a team contract that outlined conflict resolution strategies, specialist positions, and anticipated potential pitfalls and their solutions. Then, they got to work! 

This project will take at least the rest of the quarter to complete. It will require the students to write a story, plan and build an aerodynamic drone costume, code drone choreography, film the drone and any actors in action, and edit a video of the production. It will take a lot of work, but I love this type of huge project that requires students to constantly try new things, fail, compromise, and troubleshoot. I can't wait to see what they come up with!

Also, thank you so much to the families behind the scenes that helped the 5th graders plan the sweetest baby shower for me this afternoon. I really feel so supported by this community, and I appreciate it so much!