Grant Updates
Lego Lab
In the Lego lab we tested how far the Lego car would go at different degree points. First we built the Lego car and person. Then we put masking tape on the floor to measure distance. Next we pulled the person backward to a certain degree point, which made it move. We learned about Newton’s Laws of motion in a interesting way. For example, the car moved forward in straight line until friction stopped it.
That was Newton’s First Law of Motion because the object moved at a constant speed, and in a straight line until another force acted on it. I learned so much about Newton’s Laws from this lab and it was super fun.
ABii Robot
ABii is an interactive, personalized learning robot designed to support early learners in English Language Arts, Math, and Life Skills (Social Emotional Lessons) aligned to South Carolina standards. The way ABii works is simple and student friendly. Each child logs into their personal profile and completes lessons that I have assigned or that ABii has prepared based on their learning needs. Students begin with a pre-assessment question to gauge their understanding of a specific standard. From there, they move into targeted instruction and an assessment aligned to that standard. The pre-assessment questions can also be used as instructional tools for whole-group teaching on our boards. I can use them at the beginning of a new ELA or Math unit to introduce a standard, spark discussion, and gauge prior knowledge before formal instruction begins. This allows me to tailor lessons based on real-time data and student readiness.
