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Monthly Archives: January 2016
Computer Science For All
Today, President Obama announced plans for coding programs nationwide. The “Computer Science for All plan” aims to help every student in America’s public schools learn CS, especially girls and underrepresented students of color. This “CS for All” initiative proposes $4 billion in funding and additional support for training teachers to bring computer science to students. I am excited about the future of coding for our Discovery students!
Standing Room only at Taste of Discovery
What a fantastic night to celebrate all our amazing cultural contributions.
Our country signs were revealed and our Ambassador Dragon graced the audience.
Fantastic food was prepared and shared by our Discovery families.
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Classroom displays showed how special and unique we all are.
Desktop Publishing in Gym?
In the Physical Education W.I.N. block students have been creating exercises to work on the different components of fitness. They are making posters of their exercises with their own picture performing the exercises on the computer. Mr. Mancini will include the exercises they created in his fitness stations with other classes.
Getting Perspective on Perspective in Art
Mrs. Targett-Eaglin worked with 3rd graders during W.I.N. block on one-point perspective. A mathematical system developed during the renaissance to show things going back into space!
Getting Ready for the Keyboards in Music
Mrs. Thompson had everyone warming up their fingers during music W.I.N. before going to the keyboards to play Mary Had a Little Lamb.
W.I.N. – Block – What I Need is Animation
Students in library media WIN block for grade 4 are learning how to use Stop Animate app to create their own stop animation movie short. Students have gained valuable skills in story-boarding, communication, critical analysis, and technology skills.-
Does Matter Matter?
If you ask Discovery third graders they will say YES! On Tuesday, students came to the lab to start the Matter Unit and explore crystals.
In this unit: “Students learn how to test the properties of everything under the sun! Students will engage in a variety of inquiry-based activities to explore the sun’s effect on the properties of water. Students will experiment and collect evidence to describe the physical properties that are unique to certain materials. Students will assume the role of consumer scientists as they use their findings to analyze and identify unknown, mystery materials.”
Waterwall or Waterfall
Our lobby at Discovery Academy is now complete with its new water feature. It is very beautiful when the sun hits the water in the morning and the babbling sound is so soothing. If you have never seen a waterwall then you have to stop in and see and experience this marvel.
Invention Convention for Third and Fourth Graders
We have thirty-two 3rd and 4th grade problem solvers and inventors getting ready for this year’s Invention Convention at the University of Connecticut in April. Our first club meeting was yesterday and students analyzed kitchen and office gadgets to see what innovations design engineers made. Each student will be creating an invention that has a utility and solves a real problem. It can be an improvement to an existing object or a completely new invention. The final design must fit in a space that is two feet by two feet and can’t cost over $25. Below are the meeting dates for the club and some pictures of Discovery inventors.
January 20th – Brainstorming
February 10th – Intent to Invent Due
February 17th – Workshop/Share
February 24th – Workshop/Share
March 16 – Presentation Practice (12:15-2:00)
March 29th – Discovery Invention Convention
April 30th – CT Invention Convention Finals at the University of Connecticut
