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August 30-September 3: Lego Challenges, Landslides, and Device Care

 Hello, everyone! Please watch the video below for an update on what we have been doing in the STEM classroom! STEM meets twice a week for 30 minutes. PS, I forgot to mention the really cool landslide engineering / exploration fourth grade did earlier this week. Such a great project and really relevant with all of the rain and landslides this summer! 

September 3 STEM Video Newsletter


STEM Wish List

aluminum tops of frozen juice containers

toilet paper tubes

cardboard

gently used markers

20 oz. bottle tops

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