STEAM

2nd Grade STEAM

Objective:

Students will be exposed to a developmentally appropriate pathway through which the six Wilkinsburg STEAM Habits of Mind can be developed. These Habits of Mind were selected to help students acquire and grow a mindset and the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century workplace.

Wilkinsburg STEAM Habits of Mind

Collaborating

• Students will work productively in groups and value the inputs of other students.

Building

• Students will use what they know to design and build solutions that fix problems.
• Students will reuse and repair instead of throwing away.

Problem-

Solving

• Students will recognize that there are often multiple ways to solve a problem.
• Students will embrace that the path to learning isn’t always obvious.

Persevering

• Students will learn to use failure as motivation.
• Students will experiment with new ideas and not be afraid to make mistakes.
• Students will not give up when solving challenging problems.

Coding

• Students will learn to write efficient sets of instructions.
• Students will accurately identify conditions & actions in a sequence of instructions.

Investigating

• Students will be curious and experimental. They will constantly research and reflect on their work.
• Students will ask their own questions and pursue answers to them.
• Students will become self-motivated learners.

What Children Will Do Throughout the School Year

Students will be presented with a balance of activities that can be grouped into four themes: building, creativity, coding and electronics. Possible outcomes by the end of the school year include:

• Use a self-paced approach to become proficient in basic programming on the online platform, Code.org.
• Utilize the Puzzlets game, Abacus Finch, to reinforce basic numerology skills.
• Build and experiment with a series of circuits from the Snap Circuits book 1 list of projects.
• Use the iPad app, Scratch Jr., to build stories as they learn basic coding skills.
• Complete a variety of low-tech activities that involve cutting, pasting, coloring, etc.

3rd Grade STEAM

Objective:

Students will be exposed to a developmentally appropriate pathway through which the six Wilkinsburg STEAM Habits of Mind can be developed. These Habits of Mind were selected to help students acquire and grow a mindset and the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century workplace.

Wilkinsburg STEAM Habits of Mind

Collaborating

• Students will work productively in groups and value the inputs of other students.

Building

• Students will use what they know to design and build solutions that fix problems.
• Students will reuse and repair instead of throwing away.

Problem-

Solving

• Students will recognize that there are often multiple ways to solve a problem.
• Students will embrace that the path to learning isn’t always obvious.

Persevering

• Students will learn to use failure as motivation.
• Students will experiment with new ideas and not be afraid to make mistakes.
• Students will not give up when solving challenging problems.

Coding

• Students will learn to write efficient sets of instructions.
• Students will accurately identify conditions & actions in a sequence of instructions.

Investigating

• Students will be curious and experimental. They will constantly research and reflect on their work.
• Students will ask their own questions and pursue answers to them.
• Students will become self-motivated learners.

What Children Will Do Throughout the School Year

Students will be presented with a balance of activities that can be grouped into four themes: building, creativity, coding and electronics. Possible outcomes by the end of the school year include:

• Use a self-paced approach to become proficient in basic programming on the online platform, Code.org.
• Utilize the Puzzlets game, Cork the Volcano, to reinforce basic coding skills.
• Build and experiment with a series of circuits from the Snap Circuits book 2 list of projects.
• Complete three Getting Started projects from the Lego WeDo Computational Thinking curriculum: (A-Milo the Science Rover, B- Milo’s Motion Sensor, C-Milo’s Tilt Sensor).
• Interpret diagrams to construct one model from the K’Nex Gears curriculum. Use this model to explore a scientific and/or mathematical question.
• Complete a variety of low-tech activities that involve cutting, pasting, coloring, etc.

4th Grade STEAM

Objective:

Students will be exposed to a developmentally appropriate pathway through which the six Wilkinsburg STEAM Habits of Mind can be developed. These Habits of Mind were selected to help students acquire and grow a mindset and the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century workplace.

Wilkinsburg STEAM Habits of Mind

Collaborating

• Students will work productively in groups and value the inputs of other students.

Building

• Students will use what they know to design and build solutions that fix problems.
• Students will reuse and repair instead of throwing away.

Problem-

Solving

• Students will recognize that there are often multiple ways to solve a problem.
• Students will embrace that the path to learning isn’t always obvious.

Persevering

• Students will learn to use failure as motivation.
• Students will experiment with new ideas and not be afraid to make mistakes.
• Students will not give up when solving challenging problems.

Coding

• Students will learn to write efficient sets of instructions.
• Students will accurately identify conditions & actions in a sequence of instructions.

Investigating

• Students will be curious and experimental. They will constantly research and reflect on their work.
• Students will ask their own questions and pursue answers to them.
• Students will become self-motivated learners.

What Children Will Do Throughout the School Year

Students will be presented with a balance of activities that can be grouped into four themes: building, creativity, coding and electronics. Possible outcomes by the end of the school year include:

• Use a self-paced approach to become proficient in basic programming on the online platform, Code.org.
• Complete three projects from the Lego WeDo Computational Thinking curriculum: (Moon Base, Grabbing Objects, Send Messages).
• Build and experiment with a series of circuits from the Snap Circuits book 3 list of projects.
• Interpret diagrams to construct one model from the K’Nex Gears curriculum. Use this model to explore a scientific and/or mathematical question.
• Utilize the Boxzy laser engraver to create a keychain they design on www.canva.com.
• Follow a set of instructions to create a light up greeting card to give for a birthday or holiday occasion.
• Utilize Legos, Bricklab or Cubelets to complete mini activities interspersed throughout the school year.

5th Grade STEAM

Objective:

Students will be exposed to a developmentally appropriate pathway through which the six Wilkinsburg STEAM Habits of Mind can be developed. These Habits of Mind were selected to help students acquire and grow a mindset and the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century workplace.

Wilkinsburg STEAM Habits of Mind

Collaborating

• Students will work productively in groups and value the inputs of other students.

Building

• Students will use what they know to design and build solutions that fix problems.
• Students will reuse and repair instead of throwing away.

Problem-

Solving

• Students will recognize that there are often multiple ways to solve a problem.
• Students will embrace that the path to learning isn’t always obvious.

Persevering

• Students will learn to use failure as motivation.
• Students will experiment with new ideas and not be afraid to make mistakes.
• Students will not give up when solving challenging problems.

Coding

• Students will learn to write efficient sets of instructions.
• Students will accurately identify conditions & actions in a sequence of instructions.

Investigating

• Students will be curious and experimental. They will constantly research and reflect on their work.
• Students will ask their own questions and pursue answers to them.
• Students will become self-motivated learners.

What Children Will Do Throughout the School Year

Students will be presented with a balance of activities that can be grouped into four themes: building, creativity, coding and electronics. Possible outcomes by the end of the school year include:

• Use a self-paced approach to become proficient in basic programming on the online platform, Code.org.
• Build and experiment with a series of circuits from the Snap Circuits book 4 list of projects.
• Complete a guided project to become proficient in basic programming components of the block-based programming language, Scratch.
• Identify the capabilities of the Makey Makey and Picoboard and how they can be incorporated into Scratch projects.
• Use the website, www.canva.com, to design images to cut out in vinyl for making stickers. 
• Utilize Legos, Bricklab or Cubelets to complete mini activities interspersed throughout the school year.

6th Grade STEAM

Objective:

Students will be exposed to a developmentally appropriate pathway through which the six Wilkinsburg STEAM Habits of Mind can be developed. These Habits of Mind were selected to help students acquire and grow a mindset and the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century workplace.

Wilkinsburg STEAM Habits of Mind

Collaborating

• Students will work productively in groups and value the inputs of other students.

Building

• Students will use what they know to design and build solutions that fix problems.
• Students will reuse and repair instead of throwing away.

Problem-

Solving

• Students will recognize that there are often multiple ways to solve a problem.
• Students will embrace that the path to learning isn’t always obvious.

Persevering

• Students will learn to use failure as motivation.
• Students will experiment with new ideas and not be afraid to make mistakes.
• Students will not give up when solving challenging problems.

Coding

• Students will learn to write efficient sets of instructions.
• Students will accurately identify conditions & actions in a sequence of instructions.

Investigating

• Students will be curious and experimental. They will constantly research and reflect on their work.
• Students will ask their own questions and pursue answers to them.
• Students will become self-motivated learners.

What Children Will Do Throughout the School Year

Students will be presented with a balance of activities that can be grouped into four themes: building, creativity, coding and electronics. Possible outcomes by the end of the school year include:

• Use a self-paced approach to become proficient in basic programming on the online platform, Code.org.
• Build and experiment with a series of circuits from the Snap Circuits book 5 list of projects.
• Complete a guided project using the Scratch platform to create a customized video game.
• Create a guided project that utilizes Scratch and the Hummingbird Duo robotics kit. If desired, incorporate the Makey Makey and/or Picoboard into their project.
• Use Tinkercad to construct 3D models that can be printed on a Boxzy 3D printer.
• Utilize the dye sublimation printer to create a customized mug they design on www.canva.com.
• Utilize Legos, Bricklab or Cubelets to complete mini activities interspersed throughout the school year.