Kindergarten

Rotation 9: Create a movie

Kindergarten students will use the software Pixie to create an ABC movie

Learning Targets

I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or a challenge.
I can add clip art to my pages.
I can record my voice.
I can add new frames to my movie.

Rotation 8: Engineering Design Process

Kindergarten students will use the steps of the engineering design process to build an invention out of recyclables.

Learning Targets

I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or a challenge.
I can make a plan for my invention.
I can build an invention and make changes to make it better.

Rotation 7: Programming

Kindergarten students use our Dash and Dot Robots to gain a basic understanding that people tell robots what to do by programming them.

Learning Targets

I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or a challenge.
I can make my Dot's lights change color.
I can make my robot make sounds.
I can put commands in a sequence to tell my Dash what to do.

Rotation 6: pixie & Ozobots

Kindergarten students will learn to log in to their computers using their username and passwords, and will then explore Pixie, a digital artwork software. Finally, they will use Ozobots.

Learning Targets

I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or a challenge.
I can design and build a boat that can hold Max and 10 pennies.
I can use color codes to program my Ozobot.

Rotation 5: Foil Boats

Kindergarten students will complete a challenge to build a foil boat that can hold a paper figure and up to 10 pennies without sinking.

Learning Targets

I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or a challenge.
I can design and build a boat that can hold Max and 10 pennies.

Rotation 4: computer literacy

Students will be introduced to a computer mouse and learn to navigate an educational game website, ABCYA.com

Learning Targets

I can use my mouse to move objects on my screen.
I can use a computer at school for learning.

Rotation 3: lego Derby

Students will use our LEGO track and special weighted LEGO wheels to build and race cars down a 21 foot track.

Learning Targets

I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or challenge.
I can name a force that helps move my LEGO car down the track.

Rotation 2: Build a robot

In this unit, students will be introduced to the Engineering Design Process. They will design a robot that does a specific job for a human, and they will create a prototype of their robot.

Learning Targets:

II can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or challenge.
I can design and create a robot to do a specific job.

Rotation 1: Engineering Design Process & Introduction to Stem

In this unit, students will be introduced to STEM through the use of hands on building materials and magnetic marble tracks.

Learning Targets:

I can solve a problem using the Engineering Design Process
I can tell you what an engineer does
I can take care of my STEM supplies

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