“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 OUTS!
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.
PRE-K
From Farm to Table
Students are starting a new unit called, From Farm to Table. Each week they will learn a new step in the process for how their food gets from the farm to the table. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the PreK From Farm to Table Unit Icon to see what your child is learning.
Students are starting a new unit called, From Farm to Table. Each week they will learn a new step in the process for how their food gets from the farm to the table. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the PreK From Farm to Table Unit Icon to see what your child is learning.
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Kindergarten
Infrastructure
The students are continuing to learn about the tools, materials, and professionals involved in building and maintaining infrastructure. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the Kindergarten Infrastructure Unit link below to see what your child is learning.
The students are continuing to learn about the tools, materials, and professionals involved in building and maintaining infrastructure. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the Kindergarten Infrastructure Unit link below to see what your child is learning.
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1st Grade
Early Typing Skills
The students are continuing to learn early typing skills by identifying letters on the keyboard, proper posture, and finger placement. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the 1st Grade Keyboarding Unit link below to see what your child is learning.
The students are continuing to learn early typing skills by identifying letters on the keyboard, proper posture, and finger placement. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the 1st Grade Keyboarding Unit link below to see what your child is learning.
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2nd Grade
Early Computational Skills and Robotics
Students are starting a new unit called, Robotics and Programming. They will learn computational thinking skills using Indi Sphero Bots and learn early programming skills on a program called Code.org. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the 2nd Grade Robotics and Programming Unit Icon to see what your child is learning.
Students are starting a new unit called, Robotics and Programming. They will learn computational thinking skills using Indi Sphero Bots and learn early programming skills on a program called Code.org. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the 2nd Grade Robotics and Programming Unit Icon to see what your child is learning.
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3rd Grade
Digital Literacy
Students began their Digital Literacy Unit this week. In this unit students learn about their digital identity and footprint, how to stay safe online, and examine the pros and cons of technology. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the 3rd Grade Digital Literacy Unit Icon to see what your child is learning.
Students began their Digital Literacy Unit this week. In this unit students learn about their digital identity and footprint, how to stay safe online, and examine the pros and cons of technology. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the 3rd Grade Digital Literacy Unit Icon to see what your child is learning.
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4th Grade
Digital Literacy
Students began their Digital Literacy Unit this week. In this unit students learn about their digital identity and online safety, examine how personal information is collected for web ads, investigate how encryption is used in cyber security, and learn about strategies to combat cyberbullying. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the 4th Grade Digital Literacy Unit Icon to see what your child is learning.
Students began their Digital Literacy Unit this week. In this unit students learn about their digital identity and online safety, examine how personal information is collected for web ads, investigate how encryption is used in cyber security, and learn about strategies to combat cyberbullying. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the 4th Grade Digital Literacy Unit Icon to see what your child is learning.
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5th Grade
Computational Skills and Robotics
Students are starting a new Microcomputers and Robotics Unit. They will learn to code microcomputers, called MicroBits, in a coding language called Python. Students will learn how microcomputers are used in engineering as they learn to code LED lights, speakers, sensors, and motors. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the 5th Grade Microcomputers and Robotics Unit Icon to see what your child is learning.
Students are starting a new Microcomputers and Robotics Unit. They will learn to code microcomputers, called MicroBits, in a coding language called Python. Students will learn how microcomputers are used in engineering as they learn to code LED lights, speakers, sensors, and motors. Click on the photo gallery link below to see pictures of your students doing this unit. Click on the 5th Grade Microcomputers and Robotics Unit Icon to see what your child is learning.
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