Friday, May 16, 2014

International E-STEAEM Day Finalists

8th Grade Finalists

 Ms. A Johnson's 8th Grade ESOL-ELA class






Mrs. J. Johnson's 8th Grade  Class - Athens, Greece







Mr. Lee's 8th Grade Science Class - Pyongyang, North Korea





  

Ms. C. Davis's 8th Grade Math Class - Jarkata, Indonesia

 

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7th Grade Finalists


Mrs. Nicholson's 7th Grade Reading Class - Baghdad, Iraq

 

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Ms. Hampton's 7th Grade Science Class - Myanmar, Burma

 

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Mrs. Ekemam's 7th Grade Social Studies Class - Abuja, Nigeria

 

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Mrs. Clark's Mixed Intensive English Class - Jerusalem, Israel

 

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Mrs. Cunningham's 7th Grade Science Class - Nairobi Kenya

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Ms. Perryman's 7th Grade Science Class - Tokyo, Japan

 

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 6th Grade



Mrs. Ball's 6th Grade Math Class - London, England

 

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Ms. K Martin's 6th Grade Social Studies Class - Sydney, Australia

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Mr. Thomas' 6th Grade ELA Class -  Bucharest, Romania

 

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Ms. Owen's 6th Grade Social Studies Class - Ottawa, Canada

 

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Ms. Powers' 6th Grade Science Class - Dublin, Ireland

 

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Mrs. Brown's 6th Grade ELA Class - Budapest, Hungary

 

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Mrs. Cloyd's and Mr. Lindsey's combined homerooms - Paris, France

 

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Saturday, March 15, 2014

Teens and Instructional Technology T.V

Contrary to popular opinion, television is not all bad when it comes to instructional technology.  There are actually some great television shows that teach students the value of careers.  Here are some television shows with their online link.


1. Real Life - http://rl101.com/ - The television show is on the CW and it showcases real life and great career choices.  Also, there are jobs and internships listed.

2. Made in Hollywood Teen Edition - http://madeinhollywoodteenedition.com/ - This is a wonderful show that showcases how things are made and done behind the scenes.


Check out the video below:


 

Invisible Meteorologist: How Does Chroma Key Work?


What is Chroma Key & How it Works


Thursday, March 13, 2014

Is your school celebrating GA STEM Day?

On May 9th, 2014 over 40 Georgia education institutions, associations, and STEM-based companies will join TAG-ED and Georgia STEM, and over 333,000 students from across Georgia to support the second annual Georgia STEM Day on May 9th 2014.

 

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Physics Careers!

You will be surprised as to how much have a vast understanding of science affects your daily life. Check out the physics careers and in the circle chart.  Then, watch the youtube video below.



 

Atlanta Science Festival at Georgia Tech

STEM Family Fun Academy

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2014
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: Children & Families
Location:
Georgia Tech Instructional Center
759 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA 30318 
 
A least 1 adult must attend with each group of up to 4 students. Drop off of students is not permitted.
 
Adult Chaperones, Adults, and Students are required to purchase a general admission pass to gain admittance to this event.
NO REFUNDS ARE ALLOWED.
 
Come as a family and race in the Nerdy Derby, make Comet Ice Cream, build a Toothpick Bridge, and more! (Actual activities may vary.) Families will experience science, technology, engineering and mathematics together as they design, build, and conduct a different experiment or solve a different challenge each hour. Visit Georgia Tech and experience the fun of doing science together as a family lead by GT students, staff, and faculty. Using everyday items participants will learn what being a scientist or engineer is really like while having fun.
 
Best suited for families with students in grades 4-12. Students younger than 4th grade may have difficulty completing the activities. Families change classrooms each hour for a total of 3 unique classes/projects. A minimum of 1 adult for every 4 students is required to attend. Groups are welcome as long as 1 adult is registered for every 4 students.
 
A maximum of 300 attendees (adults + students) is possible.