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Mrs. Sirmons' Gifted Students Working on Renewable Energy PBL

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Mrs. Sirmons' Gifted Students Working on Renewable Energy PBL

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GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires. (March 2018)

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Mrs. Sirmons' Gifted Students Working on Renewable Energy PBL

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Mrs. Sirmons' Gifted Students Working on Renewable Energy PBL

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons' Gifted Class utilized resources from Discovery Education to begin their research on renewable resources. Mrs. Sirmons received several grants to support this mini STEAM PBL. Mrs. Sirmons was excited to be introduced to the  amazing resources in STEM Connect - particularly "Harness the Sun." Students pictured below worked in collaborative teams to gather their initial research and to present their findings to the class for feedback. (January 2018)
GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires.

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Gingerbread Architecture in Mrs. Sirmons' Seventh Grade Art Classes 

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Gingerbread Architecture in Mrs. Sirmons' Seventh Grade Art Classes 

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons' Seventh Grade Art class were engaged with "Gingerbread Architecture" by gathering research on a DE Board created by Mrs. Sirmons and watching a video on the largest "gingerbread house." Students had to calculate the cost of the world's largest "gingerbread house." This will culminate with students building 2-D gingerbread houses. (December 2017)
GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires.

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Mrs. Sirmons' Students to Conduct Research on Renewable Resources 

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Mrs. Sirmons' Students to Conduct Research on Renewable Resources 

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http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/20171214/hobbs-middle-school-teacher-receives-steam-grant
STEAM Innovator, Kristy Sirmons, received two grants for students to conduct the following project (during second semester).  Students will conduct several experiments using KNEX kits. They will identify and research the problems presented to them. Students will collaboratively brainstorm in groups and choose the best solution. Next, they will construct and experiment with their model testing different elements and scenarios. They will examine the model to determine if it can be improved or redesigned: for example - using different sizes/angles of blades on a wind generator. They will be recording and analyzing results to make improvements: example - measuring and recording voltage. Students can then debate and/or challenge different aspects of the project. After mastering the basics of alternative energy, students will design and build their own model.  Careers in the field of alternative energy will be researched and discussed. Local businesses will be asked to come and talk to the students. When the students are finished with their project, it will be presented and video recorded.
** This will be developed into a mini PBL. (December 2017)

GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires.

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Mr. Dix Utilizing "ClassCraft" to Engage Students 

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Mr. Dix Utilizing "ClassCraft" to Engage Students 

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Students in Mr. Dix's Seventh Grade Science Class are engaged in a study of volcanoes utilizing "ClassCraft" - www.classcraft.com (November 2017)
GOAL: Develop lessons that incorporate media/technology strategies.

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What Do Geometric Terms Have in Common With One-Point Perspective? 

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What Do Geometric Terms Have in Common With One-Point Perspective? 

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons' Art Class review geometric terms as they are introduced to "One Point Perspective" - students pictured below are "creating a cityscape with a building front using one point perspective." Mrs. Sirmons' prezi to introduce the study is below:

https://prezi.com/htgzq0ht-qmr/edit/#32_2475237
(November 2017)

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Mr. Lee Emerson (a former engineer) recently worked with students in Mr. Colon's Sixth Grade Band class. Mr. Emerson shared with students samples of instruments he has designed, built, and played. This is an introduction to students, who will be designing and building their own instruments during the second semester.
GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires. (November 2017)

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Blending of Careers in Engineering and Music 

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Blending of Careers in Engineering and Music 

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Mr. Lee Emerson, a former engineer, recently spoke with Sixth Grade Band students in Mr. Colon's class - he explained how his degree in engineering blended with his music career and his ability to repair instruments. Students gained a wealth of information on STEAM careers in both music and engineering.
GOAL: Using effective strategies tying content to STEM careers and the real world.  (November 2017)

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Student's Presentation on Video Game "Sprites" 

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Student's Presentation on Video Game "Sprites" 

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Student in Mrs. Sirmons' Gifted Class completed a presentation on "Sprites" - in computer graphics. He also designs "Sprites" for video games.

GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires. (October 2017)

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Student's Presentation on the History of Video Games 

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Student's Presentation on the History of Video Games 

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons' Gifted class (Grade 6-8) conducted research on a topic of their choice. The topic had to be interdisciplinary, include a career component, and presented to the class in a media format. One student completed his research on Video Gaming, his presentation is below.

https://srcds-my.sharepoint.com/personal/5711059443_students_santarosa_k12_fl_us/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?docid=1b3702f567838481c9acd15dda62c6937&authkey=AbQ511r9Pv9qBQMGHlXKUTI&action=view&slrid=329b2a9e-605d-4000-7a4d-f9bc82691dd4

GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires. (October 2017)

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Designing "Sprites" in Mrs. Sirmons Gifted Class

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Designing "Sprites" in Mrs. Sirmons Gifted Class

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons'  Class have been involved in independent research on a topic of their choice. The student below, is designing "Sprites" - in computer graphics, a sprite is a two-dimensional bitmap that is integrated into a larger scene. (October 2017)
GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires.

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Mr. Colon (Sixth Grade Band) had his students debate " how music and math have patterns." After much communication, critical thinking and creativity, students concluded that musical pieces are read much like you would read math symbols. Students further concluded that the closest tie between music and math is through patterns. Great lesson involving critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
GOAL: Effectively integrate high yield STEAM instructional practices leading to an increase in student engagement. (October 2017)

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Students in Mr. Dix's Seventh Grade Science class conducted research on aerodynamics.  After choosing a parachute design they would like to build, and collaborating with team mates, they had to choose a design idea to build and test. They then created their prototype with the materials they selected. Next, they had to test their device and the record the results. Finally, they had to improve their parachute  by changing one variable. (October 2017)
GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires.

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Conducting Research on Designing a Parachute to Withstand A Wind Tunnel (Mr. Dix-Seventh Grade Science) 

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Conducting Research on Designing a Parachute to Withstand A Wind Tunnel (Mr. Dix-Seventh Grade Science) 

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GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires.

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Mr. Colon engages Sixth Grade science students in a discussion on how chemical  reactions affect their musical instruments. His lesson required students to communicate their opinion and to think critically. (October 2017)

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Conducting  Research in Mrs. Sirmons' Gifted Class 

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Conducting  Research in Mrs. Sirmons' Gifted Class 

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons's Seventh Grade Gifted class have been involved in independent research on a topic of their choice. The student below, is designing a PowerPoint on video gaming. After completion of the research, students were required to present their work to the class and to complete a reflection on their work. (October 2017)
GOAL: Increasing student discourse and the development of student led inquires.

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Mr. Colon Joins STEAM Team at Hobbs Middle School 

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Mr. Colon Joins STEAM Team at Hobbs Middle School 

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What do the words corrosion, instruments, tempo, barriers, line notes, flat, sharp, acids, and eight notes have in common? Mr. Roberto Colon, Band Teacher, has joined the STEAM Team! Mr. Colon's first STEAM lesson introduced students to how acids and corrosion could affect their musical instruments! His lesson required critical thinking and inquiry learning! (September 2017)

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STEAM Study on the Ancient Art of Batik in Mrs. Sirmon's Advanced Art Classes 

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STEAM Study on the Ancient Art of Batik in Mrs. Sirmon's Advanced Art Classes 

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons’s Seventh and Eighth Grade Advanced Art classes have been involved in an in-depth STEAMY study of the ancient art of Batik, using tjaps and tjanting. Mrs. Sirmons introduced the study by having students explore the history of Batik. Students first conducted research on Batik utilizing the Internet and other resources provided by Mrs. Sirmons. Students drew thumbnail sketches of images. After having thumbnail sketches approved, students drew final image to full size. Utilizing the tjanting tool, students completed the waxing process of the Batik. Students learned that completing this method required following a precise multi-step process (taking measurements and performing technical tasks). As part of the grading criteria, Mrs. Sirmons had students complete a self-reflection regarding the choice of their colors and the imaginary. In addition, a rubric was utilized that included the following: Preplanning, Originality, Craftsmanship, Use of Color, Safety Use, Openness to Criticism, Studio Maintenance/Clean up, Appropriate Use of Classtime / Meeting Deadlines, and Self Reflection (putting in writing what you liked and did not like about your Batik? How would you improve the process?) (May 2017)

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Mrs. Sirmons's Reflection on the Batik Process: Next year, she would like for students to conduct more research on the technique of dying; they have the wax process down. They need better control of the dye process.

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons's seventh and eighth grade art classes listen as Mrs. Sirmons introduces a STEAM study that will culminate in them building a tetrahedral kite. Working in collaborative teams, students will use the basic process of manufacturing systems -cutting, shaping, assembling, joining, and quality control to manufacture tetrahedral kites within a given time frame. Project evaluation takes into account team efficiency and the quality of the finished product. Students will then have the opportunity to "fly" their kites. Mrs. Sirmons's prezi to introduce the study is below:
https://prezi.com/dz4c_th5hhvf/copy-of-copy-of-the-history-of-kites/
(May 2017)

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This is a method of batik using tjaps (chops). These are from Indonesia and are over 50 years old. (April 2017)

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Batik Extension using Wax on Silk in Mrs. Sirmons 's Advanced Academics/Art

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Batik Extension using Wax on Silk in Mrs. Sirmons 's Advanced Academics/Art

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Students first completed the batik lesson using glue. As an Independent Study, under Mrs. Sirmons 's, supervision, students used antique tjaps (chops) and tjanting tools to create their own batik on silk. (April 2017)

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Students in Mr. Dix's seventh grade science class explain how the Ardusat works. Could there be a career in Engineering?

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Students in Mr. Dix's seventh grade science class explain how the Ardusat works. Could there be a career in Engineering?

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https://www.dropbox.com/home

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 “Against All Odds: The Florida Highwaymen” 

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 “Against All Odds: The Florida Highwaymen” 

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons’s Seventh Grade Art classes have been involved in a historical STEAM study of the “Florida Highwaymen.”  The “Florida Highwaymen” were a group of African-American artists who, against all odds, managed to sell their paintings by the side of the road in the segregated South of the 1950s and ‘60s, the “Highwaymen” perfected their techniques and rapidly produced paintings with common motifs like the red Poinciana tree, sunsets, and Florida swamps populated only by a wading bird or two. Collectively, the 26 Artists produced more than 200,000 paintings over a 30-year period – each artist incorporating stylistic idiosyncrasies to define his or her work.  The time period, and their unique marketing outside of formal galleries, means their story is about surviving and thriving as an artist through sheer passion and determination.

After introducing the “Florida Highwaymen” to her students (via Prezi), Mrs. Sirmons had her students select one “Highwaymen” to research and complete a DE Board on this individual. Then, using color blending and silhouette drawing, students will create a work that resembles the style of the “Highwaymen.”

Reflection: Mrs. Sirmons and I discussed additional components to compliment this lesson and possibly make this a school-wide STEAM study.  Students will attempt to locate some of the surviving “Highwaymen” and conduct oral or written interviews with them. Students can create mosaics (with artist) permission of some of the famous paintings. Students can Skype with a museum curator in a museum that houses some of their works. Students can write and present speeches about this period in history. Students can draw and learn about Florida flora and fauna relative to the work of the "Highwaymen."

Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi to introduce this study is below:

https://prezi.com/cie-drzvy5ri/copy-of-the-florida-highway-men/

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Collaborate, Research, Collaborate, Communicate 

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Collaborate, Research, Collaborate, Communicate 

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Students in Mr. Dix's Seventh Grade Science class worked in collaborative groups to conduct research on environmental topics, such as: Boxed Water, Genetic Engineering, Relocating a Zoo. Following research collection, students held mock debates on their environmental topics, reinforcing their collaboration and communication skills. (March 2017)

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Coding with Ardusat in Mr. Dix's Seventh Grade Science Class 

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Coding with Ardusat in Mr. Dix's Seventh Grade Science Class 

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(March 2017)

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To celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday, students in Mrs. Sirmons's art classes (grades 7-8) were given the task to create an original "Dr. Seussish" taxidermy style animal. Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi to introduce the STEAM study is below:
https://prezi.com/5z7t1rwf0gpu/copy-of-welcome-to-dr-seuss-birthday-bash/

(March 2017)

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https://prezi.com/zxdn-vmvzemx/copy-of-pi-day/

(March 2017)

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After creating animal Batiks in Mrs. Sirmons's Art classes, students discussed the following:
1. How can you use nature as a source for ideas to create an expressive design?
2. What is the function of art?
3. Is your Batik art?
4. Why or Why Not?
5. How could technology make the production of cloth like you designed easier?
6. Would fabric designed and made by machine still be art?
Students worked on their communication skills as they discussed these essential questions. (February 2017)

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons's Art classes (7th-8th grades) have been involved in a study of Batik, the process of dyeing fabric. Mrs. Sirmons's introduced the STEAM study by discussing the history of this process and the science beyond the dyeing. Students drew and painted an animal Batik of their choose. In addition, they wrote a narrative story about the animal they selected, and why they selected certain colors for the Batik. (February 2017)

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STEAM Innovators Invited to Participate in the First GEEKS Science Night! 

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STEAM Innovators Invited to Participate in the First GEEKS Science Night! 

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Dynamic STEAM Innovators, Renee Bell and Kristy Sirmons, introduced Origami and Batik at the GEEKs Science Night.

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons's Seventh Grade Class Begin Their STEAM Batik Project 

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons's Seventh Grade Class Begin Their STEAM Batik Project 

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(January 2017)

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi to Introduce the STEAM Study of Batik 

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi to Introduce the STEAM Study of Batik 

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https://prezi.com/8zhvzhrgwaop/copy-of-batik/
(January 2017)

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Students in Mr. Dix's Seventh Grade Science class were presented with the problem of predicting what happens to three groups of a species that become separated and face different conditions. Working with a partner, students had to apply concepts they had previously learned about adaption, natural selection, and evolution. (January 2017)

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Mrs. Bell's Geometry Class Design Tiny Houses 

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Mrs. Bell's Geometry Class Design Tiny Houses 

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Tiny Houses are everywhere, even at Hobbs Middle School. Students in Mrs. Bell's Eighth Grade Math class designed "tiny houses" as they took a deep dive into into the how and why math concepts such as area, perimeter, and geometry are used in building a house. The project integrated multiple elements such as problem solving, collaboration, design, and planning that connects across multiple platforms. (January 2017)

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Students in Mrs. Bell’s Math classes and Mrs. Sirmons’s Art classes recently collaborated on a joint study on “Gingerbread Architecture” – An Exploration of Architecture, Art, Engineering and Mathematical Formulas. In this collaborative lesson, students combined mathematics, technology, and art in the creation of gingerbread houses. Students used math and basic engineering skills to test various gingerbread house materials for strength and other important building characteristics. Students in both Mrs. Sirmons’s class and Mrs. Bell’s class concluded the lesson with building a “gingerbread” house, Mrs. Sirmons’s students designed and built 2-D Models of the houses, while Mrs. Bell’s students designed and constructed 3-D models.

Both teachers introduced the lesson by providing the students with background information on gingerbread houses. After this introduction, students worked in teams to research various materials that are used to make gingerbread houses. This research helped guide students in their later design efforts as well as help them to establish parameters for size and other design features. (December 2016)

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Learning About STEAM Careers in Mrs. Sirmons's Classes (September 2016) 

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Learning About STEAM Careers in Mrs. Sirmons's Classes (September 2016) 

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https://prezi.com/pcqr1maznn3i/copy-of-art-careers/

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on Mandala Redial Symmetry (September 2016) 

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on Mandala Redial Symmetry (September 2016) 

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https://prezi.com/_3jy75ts9klc/copy-of-mandala-radial-symmetry/
Using the Mandala Prezi, students in Mrs. Sirmons' art classes were introduced to the concept of mandalas and the link between geometry, art, and cultural beliefs. Students enjoyed the lesson because it reinforced geometric concepts, allowed practice with geometric tools, and allowed for student creativity. Students were required to make geometric connections by identifying polygons found in their drawings, as well as displaying  their work.

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on Perspective Drawing (October 2016) 

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on Perspective Drawing (October 2016) 

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https://prezi.com/uubwynq3z-75/copy-of-perspective-drawing/

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on "One-Point-Perspective" (October 2016) 

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on "One-Point-Perspective" (October 2016) 

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https://prezi.com/htgzq0ht-qmr/copy-of-1-point-perspective/

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Gingerbread Geometry Final Student Exam Project in Mrs. Bell's Class (December 2016) 

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Gingerbread Geometry Final Student Exam Project in Mrs. Bell's Class (December 2016) 

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dKwy-koWWJClOft6Og26Sj_wuliK3tqmCN0SHCddc48/edit

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Students in Mrs. Bell's Geometry class applied geometry formulas to the Gingerbread Houses they designed and built. As a culminating activity, students were required to chose an object, a formula, and a format to create their final exam in. They had to provide what the dimensions were, show their work, give answers, with correct dimensions, and submit to Mrs. Bell electronically. Requirements for this STEAM project are below. (December 2016)

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Mrs. Bell's students collaborated to build scale models of their Gingerbread houses.  They were very creative in their efforts!!! (December 2016)

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on Mandala Art (September 2016) 

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on Mandala Art (September 2016) 

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http://prezi.com/hk7s6uohqmx3/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on Zentangles (November 2016) 

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on Zentangles (November 2016) 

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http://prezi.com/5kaquqvhmnnb/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

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Mrs. Bell's Students Working as Architects by Designing Scale Models of Gingerbread Houses! 

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Mrs. Bell's Students Working as Architects by Designing Scale Models of Gingerbread Houses! 

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Mrs. Bell's students collaborated in teams and worked as an architects to design and build scale models of Gingerbread Houses. Mrs. Bell's lesson and lesson requirements are below. (December 2016)

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Mrs. Sirmons'  art students are busy designing their Graham Cracker houses. What a SWEET project to culminate a STEAM study on two-dimensional art and geometric drawings. (December 2016)

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on Banyan Trees (November 2016) 

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Mrs. Sirmons's Prezi on Banyan Trees (November 2016) 

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https://prezi.com/aimt-fnnupin/banyan-tree/

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Designing Fronts for Graham Cracker Houses! 

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Designing Fronts for Graham Cracker Houses! 

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Students in Mrs. Sirmons's class making fronts for graham cracker house as a project for art. (December 2016)

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Mrs. Sirmons' s Prezi on GingerBreadHouses 

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Mrs. Sirmons' s Prezi on GingerBreadHouses 

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http://prezi.com/nbjnovxkvvea/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
(December 2016)

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Mrs. Bell's Pre-Algebra students learned how to put a table of coordinates into Desmos today as they begin their investigation into linear functions!!! (October 2016)

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Working on Scale Models of Gingerbread Houses! 

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Working on Scale Models of Gingerbread Houses! 

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Students in Mrs. Bell's class working on scale models of gingerbread houses. (December 2016)

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Mrs.Bell's students work in collaborative teams to complete scale models of their gingerbread houses. Later in the week, they will build their design.  (December 2016)

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Working in Collaborative Team in Mrs. Bell's Geometry Class 

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Working in Collaborative Team in Mrs. Bell's Geometry Class 

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Students in Mrs. Bell's class working on scale models of gingerbread houses. (December 2016)

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Mrs.Bell's students work in collaborative teams to complete scale models of their gingerbread houses. Later in the week, they will build their design.  (December 2016)

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Students in Mr. Dix's seventh grade science class drawing the various types of faults (as part of their study on plate tectonics). (November 2016)

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Students in Mr. Dix's seventh grade science class working on drawings of faults. (October 2016)

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Students in Mrs. Sirmon's art classes working on Mandala STEAM activities. This is a short video of one of Mrs. Sirmon's students explaining her project. (October 2016)

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After studying Banyan trees, students in Mrs. Sirmon's class created their own Banyan tree using black tempera paint and watercolor on a large sheet of art paper. This project uses the concepts of negative space, reflection and blending. (October 2016)

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Mrs. Sirmons's Seventh and Eighth Grade Art Students Begin Drawing Banyan Trees 

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Mrs. Sirmons's Seventh and Eighth Grade Art Students Begin Drawing Banyan Trees 

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This was a great STEAM activity linking the study of Banyan trees to art. (October 2016)

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Students in Mr. Dix's class seventh grade science classes designed houses that had to withstand an earthquake. After they drew their house plans, they built the house, and tested the strength of their structure. (November 2016)

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Students in Mr. Dix's Seventh grade science class worked in collaborative teams to design houses that would withstand an earthquake. Once completed, the houses were subjected to the "shaking" effect to see how long they would stand. (November 2016)

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Working on our critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills by designing a Power Point presentation on the Earth's layers. (October 2016)

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Students in Mr. Dix's class working on PowerPoint Presentations on the Earth's Layers. (October 2016)

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Making Cootie Catchers While Studying Integers!!! 

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Making Cootie Catchers While Studying Integers!!! 

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Do you have cooties? Mrs. Bell's
Hobbs Middle School math students must... they made cootie catchers for their integer rules during the first week of school!!! (September 2016)

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Mrs. Bell's students used graph paper, scissors and pencils to organize data into a box plot today...they enjoyed it and it was really easy for them to understand. (September 2016)

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Check out Desmos.com...free graphing utility on-line...Mrs. Bell's math students are using it without a user/pass on their class link... teachers  can sign up for an account to plan activities for the students... students  could do an account at home or on their mobile device... it has amazing  capabilities... there is an old-school thought that students will not learn to
graph if they use technology...her experience with technology is they learn to  graph quickly/more easily... the transformations are so much more clear to  them!!! (September 2016)

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Reviewing Integers in Mrs. Bell's Math Class 

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Reviewing Integers in Mrs. Bell's Math Class 

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Mrs. Bell's Hobbs Middle School math students used
cards to challenge each other the 1st Wednesday of school to review integers.  (September 2016)

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Mrs. Swartz's and Mrs. Bell's Eighth
grade math students are collaborating on bridge research and creating their own  bridge designs to test them for strength... parallel, perpendicular and skew lines... types of angles... precision and accuracy... are some of the topics we are currently studying that tie into Bridge Building! (September 2016)

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Gulf Power participated in the school-wide STEAM event by assisting with the "egg-drop." (September 2016)

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Students partnered with Gulf Power to participate in school-wide "egg drop" project. This was the first school wide STEAM project for the new school year. (September 2016)

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Students in Mrs. Bell's Math class worked in collaborative teams to build bridges. They also learned about being an engineer, and the skills an engineer must know. This activity was part of the school-wide STEAM event. (September 2016)

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Students in Mr. Dix's seventh grade class learned to work as an engineer by designing and testing a soaring satellite. The satellite had to hover for five seconds. After testing the satellite, students had to try to improve the satellite by changing one variable. Students then tested the new prototype. (September 2016)

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Students in Mr. Dix's seventh grade science classes designing  soaring satellites. Key questions Mr. Dix's students were required to answer include the following:
1. What factors affect your satellites ability to fly?
2. What factors create the satellites ability to create lift?
3. What do you predict will happen if you add weight to your invention? (September 2016)

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Students in Mr. Dix's seventh science class studying the components of a satellite. (September 2016)

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Designing Soaring Satellites in Mr. Dix's Class 

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Designing Soaring Satellites in Mr. Dix's Class 

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Students in Mr. Dix's seventh grade class were given the task of designing, building and testing a satellite that could hover in a wind tunnel for at least five seconds. (September 2016)

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Ask/Imagine/Plan/ Create/ Test/ Improve 

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Students in Mr. Dix's seventh science  class studying the components of a satellite. Prior to building the soaring satellite, students brainstormed different combinations of materials they could use to build their satellite. After choosing a design that they would like to build, and collaborating with team mates. they had to choose a design idea to build and test. They then created their prototype with the materials they selected. Next, they had to test their device and the record the results. Finally, they had to improve their satellite by changing one variable. (September 2016)