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A Little about Your Super Cool Teacher:

1. I graduated high school from TWCA. I was a Cross Country and Track/Field athlete. (Yes, I did have some of the same high school teachers that still teach here today)

2. I got my college degree from Sam Houston State University, Eat Em' up Kats

3. I am married to my wonderful husband named Steven.

4. I have a toddler named Hazel, and I am due with her little sibling in February!

5. I enjoy Coaching, trying any and all iced coffee, painting with water colors, murder mystery shows/podcast, spending time with my family/friends, and walking around nature preserves

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Challenge Alert:

With your group, create the tallest tower that you can build with limited amounts of paper and tape. You will have 7 minutes to complete the task.

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What do you think it means when it says "What is seen was not made out of what was visible"?

What is the definition of faith?

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Today we are going to be diving head first into God's wonderful creation of the universe!

As you watch follow along with the questions and answer them using the video as your guide!

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Journey Into Space 🪐 | Spaced Out FULL Compilation | Nat Geo Kids Compilation | @natgeokids

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1. What does it mean to fish for people?

2. Do you think it would be difficult for you to drop your entire life and go follow christ?

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1. Line-up single file outside the classroom, when I am ready I will come and let you in.

2. Leave everything outside (but a writing utensil) IN A CUBBY. I will have extra writing utensils, but you will owe me a shoe. This way I have collateral incase you try to sneak off with it.

3. Begin each class period by coming in quietly and completing your warm-up. On Monday the warm-up will revolve around our weekly bible verse, Tuesday-Friday we will have a fun STEM question of the day to complete.

4. Respect each other and respect authority. If your momma was in the room would you really act like that? Or even better if Jesus was in the room, would you really act like that? If the answer is no, then you should probably redirect your behavior. 1st warning is verbal, 2nd is a written warning in FACTS, 3rd is lunch detention and a phone call home. (Yes I really will call your guardians)

5. Failure is how you grow! You will constantly be challenged in this class, however you will not be graded on the final destination, you will be graded on the journey to get there. Failure is how we get better, embrace it.

6. This is a safe environment all ideas and creativity are welcomed.

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Egg Drop Project

Shock Absorption and Landing

The main goal of the egg drop challenge is to protect a fragile object (the egg) from a sudden impact. This is exactly what engineers have to do when designing a lander for a planet or moon. A spacecraft landing on a planet can reach incredible speeds, so a system is needed to absorb the force of the landing and keep the sensitive instruments and rovers inside safe.

Earth Analogy: You design a container to protect the egg. You might use foam, bubble wrap, or a parachute to slow it down.

Space Analogy: Engineers design spacecraft with shock-absorbing legs, inflatable airbags, or even retro rockets to slow their descent and cushion the final impact.

Gravity, Mass, and Force

The egg drop challenge is a hands-on way to explore key physics concepts that are crucial in space travel.

Gravity: The egg's acceleration towards the ground is caused by gravity, a force that affects everything in the universe. Understanding this force is essential for plotting a spacecraft's trajectory.

Mass and Force: The heavier your egg and its container, the more force they will hit the ground with. Engineers have to balance the need for a strong, protective container with the need to keep the spacecraft light enough to be launched into space.

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Happy Columbus Day, enjoy time with your family and friends! This was a great Quad 1, I am excited to have you back for Quad 2!

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Let's investigate the Top 15 biggest asteroid impacts in history, and how it effected our planet!

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TOP 15 BIGGEST Asteroid Impacts in History

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What do you think this bible verse is saying?

How could people walking in darkness have great light?

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While we watch, take notice of all the different games that can be created out of cardboard. If you can imagine it, you can create it.

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Work With Me People, It has been a chaos of a weekend.

1. Wrap your only opening with the clear kitchen wrap.

2. Hot glue 2 popsicle sticks together to be the kick stand for your oven.

3. Let Coach Harder take a peek at your oven.

Tuesday- First thing we will do is place the marshmallows in the sun. As they cook, we will begin our next unit. Please don't be mad at me, we needed longer than 30 minutes to cook the marshmallows in order for them to actually work.

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A fun STEM twist on a beloved game show!

You will go through a series of questions that you and your team will have to answer!

Best Team Wins !

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Problem: Get your payload safely to the surface! Design and build a lander that protects a raw egg that’s dropped from up high.

Criteria and Constraints:

1. You can only use materials given to you

2. You have today and Thursday to create your lander (we test on Friday)

3. Your Egg should make it to the surface without any cracks.

Materials

Raw egg, or other payload that needs protecting

Container, like a cardboard tube, cup (4 of the ones I have), box, etc.

External protection materials, like balloons, rubber bands, craft sticks, straws, etc.

Internal padding, like fabric, packing materials, paper, etc. (You can use 1 of my sponges)

4 hot glue sticks (and 1 hot glue gun)

Tape

Scissors

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Today we will finish our solar oven and place them outside in the sun to roast our marshmallows.

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"So she took the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it too. At that moment their eyes were opened, and suddenly they felt shame and knew they were not clothed." Genesis 3:6-7

1. Who is this verse referring to, and can you tell me what was happening in the narrative at this moment.

2. Do we still feel this shame?

3. How did God redeem this shame within us?

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Lets Chat:

How large do you think asteroids are?

How small do you think asteroids can be?

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Today we will invite other grades to come participate in our open arcade. Please be respectful and kind to the other students and teachers. They came to support you and your hardworking, they deserve your best self.

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The Engineering Design Process is how STEM related fields figure out problems and create solutions by brainstorming, planning/collaborating, building, testing, and improving things.

Together we are going to take a look at the different steps that make up this process.

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Hot Seat Round 2:

This will require teamwork and collaboration!

Be prepared for prizes!

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https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/asteroids/apophis/

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With a partner you will be creating a presentation over a specific asteroid that is on the NASA website. In your slide presentation you will have specific things that you will need to address for your grade.

https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/asteroids/

Here is what you need on your slides:

1. What is an Asteroid? Where are they located?

2. An over view of your asteroid (Shape, Measurements, and Composition)

3. How the Asteroid got its name

4. Any fun facts about the Asteroid

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Destruction Caused by Non-renewable resources 

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Destruction Caused by Non-renewable resources 

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Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources can have both benefits and downfalls

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Cheshire, Ohio - A Modern (Corporate) Abandoned Ghost Town

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With your partners you need to create a guideline for the rules of your arcade games.

Expectations:

1. Your guidelines need to be neat, I should be able to read them clearly

2. They need to include the step by step instructions on how to play your game

3. These need to be visually appealing, we will have them in-front of your game so others know how to play

4. The name of your game should be at the top of the page

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Criteria and Constraints:

1. Your arcade game can be no bigger than 3ft. by 2ft. by 3ft.

2. The game must include a simple machine.

3. Your playing piece must return to start by itself.

4. It needs to be decorated, and visually appealing.

5. Must have a unique design that relates to the game that you chose.

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Types of Renewable Resources (The Top 3) 

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Types of Renewable Resources (The Top 3) 

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Solar Energy: Energy that is harnessed from the sun's rays, often using solar panels to convert into electricity.

Wind Energy: Power generated by using wind to turn turbines, which then produce electricity.

Hydropower: Electricity produced by the movement of water, such as from flowing rivers or dams.

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Environmental Friendliness:

Renewable resources generate minimal waste and low-carbon emissions, resulting in less pollution.

Sustainability:

They are naturally replenished, ensuring a continuous supply for future generations, unlike finite non-renewable resources.

Energy Independence:

They can reduce reliance on non-renewable fuel sources, contributing to energy security.

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Simple Machines

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If you could change something about an everyday object to make it better, what would it be and what would you change?

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This will be like a large game of Battle Ship, but with humans and water balloons.

Before each round, students will decide a location to stand on the back patio. They are required to stay there the remainder of the round. One student at a time will be blind folded and get to drop 3 different sized asteroids on those below. A direct hit is considered planet destruction, a partial hit is only part damage. If no water touches you, you are a safe planet.

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Intermittency:

Some renewable sources, like solar and wind, are not constantly available, as they depend on weather conditions.

Management:

Even renewable resources like forests and fisheries can be depleted if not managed sustainably.

Technological Development:

While some are renewable technologies are mature, others still require further research and development.

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Period 4

Sophy and Emma- Ball Toss

Abigail, Zoey, Addie - Planko

Chris, Ollie, Thomas, Berk- Foseball

Lucas, Aiden, and Matheus - Claw Machine

Hollie, Kori, and Olivia - Catapult Skeet-ball

Drew, Oscar, Emmanuel - Baseball

Period 6

Graham, Libby, and Madden - Clown Ball

Mario, Kingston, and Noah - Football

London, and Mila- Basketball

JJ, Brock, and Elijah - Baseball

Tris, Oliver, and Alonso - Pinball

K, Lathian, and Jack - Skeet-ball

Period 8

Carlie, Charlotte, and Ellie Ruth

Alejandro and Emiliano - Baseball

Hudson, Matty, and Cj- Skeet-ball

Brooks, Cooper, and Nathan- Football

Rhys, Henry, and Javier - Basketball

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1. Draw and label your game. I need to know the top view, and what it will look like on the inside.

2. I need measurements, you only have 3ft, by 2ft, by 3ft.

3. What simple machine you are using

4. Your theme

5. Team members names

6. Materials (Only recycled)

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Time to start getting serious! Let's make today a productive work day for our Arcade Games. If you don't remember the criteria and constraints, don't be afraid to ask!

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https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/solar-oven

Together we are going to follow the instructions from this website to create a pizza box solar oven.

After completed we are going to go place them in the sunlight with a marshmallow inside.

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What is the challenge?

Clearly identify the problem you're trying to solve or the need that you are trying to meet

What are the challenges? Who is affected? Why is it important to solve this?

Example: Not all side walks have wheelchair accessibility readily available.

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Questions of the Day (Lets Think it out) 

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Questions of the Day (Lets Think it out) 

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I am not living, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need oxygen; I don't have a mouth, but water is what kills me. Who or what am I?

I can communicate despite not having a mouth or ears. I don't have a body, yet the wind brings me to life. Who or what am I?

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Surprise! Today you are the teacher, and there is a big prize attached to this assignment.

You (as an individual) are going to create a lesson plan for a Middle School STEM class. This activity needs to relate to Science, Technology, Engineering, and or Mathematics. You can of course place emphasis on more than just one subject. You will also be required to incorporate a biblical teaching with your lesson.

After we are done, you will present your lesson to the class, and the best lesson will become one of the units we complete this quad!

May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor!

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Please make sure that your arcade games are 100% complete today. This is you last day to put finishing touches on your arcade game.

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Required- Make this into a Slide Presentation

Lesson Name: Name of the lesson

Subjects Covered: (Science, technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and or multiple)

Biblical Teaching: This should be related to your activity/lesson( EX: if it is a building challenge, maybe talk about the verse that tells us to build our foundation on the rock.)

Activity: This is what the students will participate in (materials/spaces)

Science behind the activity: This information should help your students with their activity.

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Let your ideas flow!

Generate as many ideas and solutions as possible

Don't limit yourself, think outside the box

The more creative solutions the better

Example: Make a ramp out of material readily available in the area/community.

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"Learn what is already out there!"

Investigate existing solutions and technologies related to your problem

Gather information that might be helpful to your solution

Example: Research different types of wheelchair accessibility

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Criteria:

Goals that your solution needs to meet to be successful

Things that are needed and wanted within the solution

Constraints:

These are limits or restrictions you have to wool within

These can include time restraints, materials, and potentially cost

Examples: Make a prototype of a wheelchair accessibility mechanism that is portable and can be used on multiple different types of terrain. You can use hot glue, cardboard, string, wood, aluminum foil. You will have 1.5 hours to complete the task.

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Prototypes do not have to be made to size (unless specified in Criteria and Constraints), they can simply be miniature models of your solutions.

Prototype:

When you build a first, simple version of your solution

This is often a test model, not a final product

Example: Foldable ramp that can be stored behind the wheelchair, and has strong grips on all four corners to ensure safety for different terrains.

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Does it work, and if not what can we change?

Test and Evaluate:

Try out your prototype and see if it works to the standards of what was asked of you

You will check to see if your prototype meets your criteria and constraints

Identify any problem areas for improvement

Example: If my foldable ramp is too heavy because I made it out of wood, what could I do to change that?

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Collaborate and Share!

Share what you did, what you learned, and how your solution will work/ or potentially not work

This helps other understand your invention and learn from your process

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What does it look like to have someone follow your example? How do we know that example is exemplifying Christ?

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As we watch the following video on Insane birds nest from around the world, make sure you are completing the video notes.

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7 Insane Bird Nests that Will Change How You Think About Birds

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Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.  This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.  No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

1. What is one thing that stands out to you about this verse?

2. What does loving someone mean to you?

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Technology is used for productive measures in the classroom. When you are using your technology, you should be following the instructions of your teacher. If you are off task you will be redirected, if it continues to occur there will be consequences.

1st Warning: Verbal warning about staying on task (no video games, watching videos, etc.)

2nd Warning: Ipad remains with teacher for the entire class period, and parents will receive a note in facts

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Objective: To investigate a specific bird species and its nesting habits, understanding how its environment and physical traits influence nest design.

1. Find your group members for this project. Each group will "blindly" select a bird that represents different species around our area. I will spin the wheel.

2. You will write the birds name at the top of the worksheet. You will independently answer the following questions (The more information you can gather the better build your wonderful nest)

Questions:

1. Species name (common and scientific)

2. Habitat and location (Where does this bird live and why)

3. Nest Description (What does the nest look like? What is the shape, size and location?)

4. Materials: (What materials does the bird use to build its nests?)

5. Construction Technique: (How does the bird build the nest? Does it weave, stack, or use mud?)

6. Adaptations (Why does the nest design work so well for this bird's environment?)

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Northern Cardinal

American Crow

Blue Jay

American Robin

Summer Tanager

Finch

Bachman's Sparrows

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Nature Walk:

Today we will be collecting all the items that we need to engineer our nest. Please make sure that you and your partners stick together, and only grab materials that are necessary.

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What nest would be better, one on the ground or one in a tree? Why?

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We will be creating our nest outdoors on the patio. We will be using the materials that we collected, and I will provide other materials that will be helpful. You will not have any glue, you need to try and engineer the nest like the bird you chose.

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This will be your holy grail of the MakersSpace class. All of your projects, notes, ideas, ect. will live in these journals. Please keep them uber safe!

1. Put your first and last name on the front side of the composition book.

2. Add that class period you are

3. Decorate

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Why is Your Nest Like that? (Environmental Factors) 

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Birds around the world exhibit diverse nesting strategies shaped by environmental factors like climate, predation risk, and resource availability!

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Mine Field: Teamwork Challenge

1. Partner A will be blindfolded, while Partner B can see.

2. Partner B will vocally guide Partner A through the mine field. If Partner A steps on a mine, you must go back to the start and go again.

3. Purpose: Be the first to get you partner though the mine field

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Temperature and Humidity:

Birds in hot, humid climates may build nests with better drainage and less insulation, while those in cooler, drier regions might construct thicker, more insulated nests.

Precipitation:

Birds in areas with high rainfall may favor enclosed nests to protect eggs and young from the elements.

Extreme Temperatures:

Birds may adapt by building nests that offer better insulation and protection from extreme heat or cold, or by altering nest orientation to minimize exposure to harsh conditions

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Nest Placement:

Birds often choose nests sites that are difficult for predators to access, such as high trees, in cliff crevices, or within thorny bushes

Nest Structure:

Domed or enclosed nests can offer better protection against predators compared to open-cup nests

Camouflage:

Birds may select materials and nest locations that help camouflage their nests, making them less visible to predators

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Wind:

Birds may orient their nests to minimize the impact of strong winds, particularly in open areas

Urbanization:

Birds in urban environments may adapt by using human-made materials for nesting and selecting nest sites in human-altered structures

Pollution:

Exposure to pollutants can affect nest construction and the microbial communities within nests, potentially impacting the health of your birds

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Nest Materials:

The availability of suitable nesting materials like mud, sticks, grass, or feathers influences the types of nests birds can build

Food Availability:

Birds may build larger nests in areas with abundant food resources, allowing them to raise more young

Habitat Structure:

Birds nesting in the forests may build different nests than those nesting in open grasslands, due to variations in the availability of suitable trees, shrubs, or ground cover

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You and your team will select a type of bird nest that suits your fancy. Something that interest you, and something you think you can make a prototype of.

Using the materials available, make a mock bird nest of your choice. Then you will give a brief description on the type of nest you created.