“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.”
~ Master Yoda ~
~ Master Yoda ~
Welcome to Mrs. Smith's STEM Galaxy Website!
Hello STEM Galaxy Kids & Families!
Excuse the mess! Mrs. Smith's STEM Galaxy Website is always under construction to make it better and better. Please check the home page weekly for updates!
Excuse the mess! Mrs. Smith's STEM Galaxy Website is always under construction to make it better and better. Please check the home page weekly for updates!
Announcements
STEM Lab Fun!
- Students are learning so much in STEM Lab! Scroll below under First Quarter Learning to see all the things your student has learned so far!
May the Force Be With You!
- Students, remember to wear your, "Star Wars" on your STEM Lab Day so that you can press the buttons on Darth Vader and the Storm Trooper at the end of class! Remember, it must be something with Star Wars logos, items, or characters and it must be in dress code. No toys or hats. Some examples are shirts, socks, shoes, jewelry, rubber bracelets, watches, or bows. Girls can wear their hair in Princess Leia or Rey styles. Examples are below! I can't wait to see you all decked out in your "Star Wars!"
Princess Leia Hair
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Rey Hair
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The Force Is Strong With These Kids!
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Practice Typing and Coding At Home!
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Hyperdrive Typist Competition
Jedi Coders
- Each month, the student in each grade level with the highest words per minute and accuracy will be recognized in the morning announcements and have their name posted on the Hyperdrive Typist Leader Board outside of the STEM Lab.
- At the end of the year, the top three typists in each grade level will receive a medal on awards day!
Jedi Coders
- Students who compete their grade level coding course in Code.org will receive a Coding Certification at the end of the year awards ceremony!
WISH LIST ITEMS
We have an active, busy STEM Lab and are in constant need of supplies. All STEM classes would be so grateful to receive any of the items on our wish list! Thank you!
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Shout out to Jackson, Annie, & Kyle Ames!
Thank you for bringing card stock in! May the force be with you!
Thank you for bringing card stock in! May the force be with you!
Shout out to Jewel and Sawyer Martin!
They brought in so many things on supply list - Batteries, pencils, markers, colored pencils, cardstock, kleenex, and paper towels! You are my heroes! Thank you!
They brought in so many things on supply list - Batteries, pencils, markers, colored pencils, cardstock, kleenex, and paper towels! You are my heroes! Thank you!
STEM LEARNING
Your students are learning so much in STEM Lab. See what your kids will learn this week below.
PreK
Sorting, Patterns, Sequences, and Algorithms
Last week, students began learning how to sort objects by color and shape. This week, students learned about 2 and 3 color patterns and used this to build a tower using a 2 or 3 color pattern. Over the next few weeks, students will apply this knowledge to create sequences in building and creating algorithms for construction as a group.
Last week, students began learning how to sort objects by color and shape. This week, students learned about 2 and 3 color patterns and used this to build a tower using a 2 or 3 color pattern. Over the next few weeks, students will apply this knowledge to create sequences in building and creating algorithms for construction as a group.
Kindergarten
Infrastructure
The students are continuing to learn about the tools, materials, and professionals involved in building and maintaining infrastructure. Click on the Kindergarten Infrastructure link below to see what your child is learning or the Kindergarten Infrastructure picture gallery link to see them at work!
The students are continuing to learn about the tools, materials, and professionals involved in building and maintaining infrastructure. Click on the Kindergarten Infrastructure link below to see what your child is learning or the Kindergarten Infrastructure picture gallery link to see them at work!
1st Grade - 3rd Grade
Communicating on Computers
Students continued practicing their typing skills in the Typing Club program.
Students continued practicing their typing skills in the Typing Club program.
4th Grade
Coding and Programming
Students continued practicing their coding and programming skills in a block programming program called Code.Org. They are challenged to complete all of Course E by April 18th.
Students continued practicing their coding and programming skills in a block programming program called Code.Org. They are challenged to complete all of Course E by April 18th.
5th Grade
Digital Literacy
Students continued learning digital literacy this week. So far they have learned about social engineering and clickbait and networks and how the internet works. Next week, they will analyze the pros and cons of social media, laws regarding children and social media, and how to appropriately use it.
Students continued learning digital literacy this week. So far they have learned about social engineering and clickbait and networks and how the internet works. Next week, they will analyze the pros and cons of social media, laws regarding children and social media, and how to appropriately use it.
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