Sixth grade scientists are using technology to learn about movement. Armed with digital data collection devices and motion detectors, students were able to detect various movements from themselves as well as other objects. the motion sensor uses echo location to...
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Last week, seventh grade Texas History classes took a little trip back in time through the use of a trunk of historical items borrowed from the Alamo. Stations were set up in the library to explore various facets of life in order to feel Texas history up close....
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Mr. Reynold's CTE classes are using Sketchup this year for modeling. They have been practicing with the tool and are now working on creating houses. Sketchup comes with a robust set of library objects with which to build just about anything. In addition, add-ons make...
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Eighth grade science teachers have turned their classrooms into a game using software called Classcraft. Students select an avatar, a character class and initial power. The teachers have set up their classes to encourage accountability and collaboration by giving XP...
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