What is Coding? Simply put, coding is the language and process that allows us to create computer software, apps, and websites. It is through computer coding that we can control electronic devices and use them as resources to entertain, learn, and perform tasks. While the concept of coding can be complex, the foundation can be learned through basic if ______ then _______ statements. These concepts can by easily obtainable by students if presented … [Read more...] about Coding in the Classroom: Dash & Dot
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The Amazing Abacus: Understanding Place Value
When I started teaching 6th-grade math at the beginning of the school year, I never would have imagined that my students would still be struggling to understand basic place value concepts. During the course of one of our math chapters (we use piloting the Engage NY curriculum here in our county to see if it is something we should adopt), students were asked to apply their understanding of place value when dividing. I quickly found out that many … [Read more...] about The Amazing Abacus: Understanding Place Value
Salmonids in the Classroom
Exciting things have been happening in room 17. On Wednesday, we received a delivery that has my students (and me) excited. Our 30 Chinook eggs arrived on ice and ready to be placed in our 5-gallon tank. I love this project. Prior to the arrival of our fish, we spent the first few days of January learning about the life salmon life cycle, environmental factors that have resulted in Chinook being placed on the endangered species list, and have … [Read more...] about Salmonids in the Classroom