2-1 NANO BOTS AND STEM JOURNALS
ISTE: 1.5.b Data Sets Students collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.
MONDAY - WELCOME TO S.T.E.M. CLASS
I can tell what the letters of STEM stand for.
I can tell what the letters of STEM stand for.
1. What is this class all about? We will watch this video together on the big screen. We just call it STEM at RES.
2. Classroom Expectations
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3. Table Groups and jobs.
When moving to a group it is not necessary to drag your chair across the room. Move to that area, then look for a chair that is near you to use. When you leave, put the chair back.
Let's try this: I will assign you to a table number. After I say so, move to that table, then find a chair. Sit quietly and wait for the next instructions. Please do not waste time. We will practice this until we get it right.
Wait for the next instructions.
Without looking, select one of the 4 cards on the table. Flip it over. This is your role for today's group.
Let's try this: I will assign you to a table number. After I say so, move to that table, then find a chair. Sit quietly and wait for the next instructions. Please do not waste time. We will practice this until we get it right.
Wait for the next instructions.
Without looking, select one of the 4 cards on the table. Flip it over. This is your role for today's group.
4. The Supply Guy needs to go over to the tall bookshelf and get the tote assigned for your table.
Get a pencil out of the box. Please print your first and last name as neatly as you can on the journal cover.
Then your teacher's name and grade.
Open to the first page. Let's fill in what the big letters stand for.
5. Clean up. Put supplies back in the tote. Stack your journals neatly. Supply Guy will return your tote.
When I say so, put the chair back where you got it. Then move to your computer and log off.
I will tell you when to line up on your circle number.
When I say so, put the chair back where you got it. Then move to your computer and log off.
I will tell you when to line up on your circle number.
6. Learn how to log off the computer when leaving. DO NOT PRESS any buttons.
Stand up and push in your chair. Stand behind your computer facing the door.
When instructed, walk in your line and stay behind the person in front of you.
We will exit from seat number 28 down to seat 1. There is a number spot on the floor for you to stand on.
TUESDAY: NANO BOTS
I can make observations and collect data.
1. Solve this puzzle.
2. Some of you will be working with the nano bots. Some of you will be at your computers doing the activities below.
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Do the entire lesson. It starts with a video,
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3. Open to the first Challenge page of your journal. The title of this challenge is called: Nano Bots
ASK: We need to build a track for our Nano Bots.
IMAGINE: This is where you conduct some research and brainstorm ideas. Test out your nano bots. What direction does your nanobot want to move in?
IMAGINE: This is where you conduct some research and brainstorm ideas. Test out your nano bots. What direction does your nanobot want to move in?
4. Nano Bot activity - Record tally marks for each test you conduct. If we have time we will test it 15 times.
What did you learn from doing this activity?
5. Clean up. Put supplies back in the tote. Stack your journals and papers neatly. Supply Guy will return your tote.
When I say so, put the chair back where you got it. Then move to your computer and log off.
I will tell you when to line up on your circle number.
When I say so, put the chair back where you got it. Then move to your computer and log off.
I will tell you when to line up on your circle number.
WEDNESDAY - PLAN AND CREATE
I can use my data to make a plan.
1. Go to your group tables. Select a new job card for the day. Supply Guy go get your tote. Everyone will need a pencil.
2. Open your journal to the IMAGINE section. What direction did your nano bot move in? Is it the same as everyone else in the group?
Discuss with your group. How did everyone's nano bot move? Write down what directions they moved in.
PLAN: As a group, sketch out the best track that you think will work for all the nano bots. It does not need to be a circle.
Take a look at my picture below and the video. Notice how I used a 3 stud piece to connect the pieces to make it curve.
Notice how the track works for the orange and purple nano bots, even though one rides along the inside track and one runs along the outside track.
Discuss with your group. How did everyone's nano bot move? Write down what directions they moved in.
PLAN: As a group, sketch out the best track that you think will work for all the nano bots. It does not need to be a circle.
Take a look at my picture below and the video. Notice how I used a 3 stud piece to connect the pieces to make it curve.
Notice how the track works for the orange and purple nano bots, even though one rides along the inside track and one runs along the outside track.
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Some of you may start at the tables, some of you will play games first. I will let you know.
3. CREATE: now you get to build. Using the lego pieces, build your track. Table Tester, you decide when the groups needs to stop building and do a test run.
I need to take a photo of your group if you get finished today.
I need to take a photo of your group if you get finished today.
4. Clean up. Put supplies back in the tote. Stack your journals neatly. Supply Guy will return your tote.
When I say so, put the chair back where you got it. Then move to your computer and log off.
I will tell you when to line up on your circle number.
When I say so, put the chair back where you got it. Then move to your computer and log off.
I will tell you when to line up on your circle number.
THURSDAY - FINISH ACTIVITY
I can complete my STEM activity.
1. Please begin on lesson 1. Continue working until I call you to a table to work on your journal.
2. Working on your journal with me. Wait for me to call you over to the table.
I will hand back your journals, papers, and photos for you to paste into your journal.
You need to trim out your photo and paste it into the CREATE section of your journal. Try not to cover up the word CREATE.
I will hand back your journals, papers, and photos for you to paste into your journal.
You need to trim out your photo and paste it into the CREATE section of your journal. Try not to cover up the word CREATE.
IMPROVE: This section wants to know how did your project turn out? You can circle the face that shows how you feel about it. Circle the face that matches your results of your project. Write a little sentence and tell my why you chose that face.
2. Once I have collected your journal, you may do the activities below.
FRIDAY - FINISH JOURNALS
1. Continue typing.
2. You may play games from my website.