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This inquiry project worked with middle school students in that the experimented with the robots and figured out some simple programming. They set a goal and accomplished that goal.

What could have made it better would to have incorporated some cross curricular learning such as mathematics.

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Remaining flexible when devices/access prohibit smooth delivery of lessons and activities - stepping back and returning to pencil & paper.

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Starting inquiry project at the end of the year when fifth graders have checked out... Not a good idea!! Trying again at the beginning or middle of the year this time.

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With a fixed schedule barely had time to scratch the surface of the many facets of mapping. Kids were very interested in learning about different types of maps and exploring maps they can make, but there is much more that could be done. Future collab with

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Several of us talked about chaos, how challenging that can be, finding constraints that make it possible to have fun without getting overwhelming. This included huge group visits to public libraries, playtime with cardboard boxes, etc.

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Using different in house resources for pay and creative thinking.  ie..cardboard boxes after moving.

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The importance of regrouping with colleagues for a better plan/strategies when a program did not work.

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During the instructional session, I realized that the students did not have the right permissions to download and access the tool I was teaching.  I could complete the exercise on my device because I had faculty-level permission. However, the students could not. :-(

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BContinuing a project a teacher started with a group of Enrichment kids with little guidance. Topics chosen were individual plants, some obscure, and she wanted them to use library books

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Student teams working together to problem solve themed riddles and puzzles to "break into" a locked tool box. Students were most successful when collaborating with one another and sharing different thought processes.

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Research using Gale for science fair - middle school

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Research using Gale for science fair - middle school

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Was a great success to get them ready for science fair. They were good with learning the different aspects of research and how to apply it to their projects.

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I constructed a Lego wall with my husband who is a carpenter in my library.  Total cost was $400.  $200 for the Particle Board sheet, trim, and hardware.  $200 for the Barcaloo Lego plates.  Much cheaper than the Lego ones, but just as good.
It has encouraged my students to return their books on time, to behave during the lesson, and to check out in a timely manner.

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So may great ideas and information!

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gzaitzeff@gmail.com

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maalbarran2@cps.edu
Walt Disney Magnet School - Chicago
K-8

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brownr@cusd305.org

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dohlo@sages.us
Anyone have any great state of Illinois resources?

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knolan@wcskids.net
Warren, MI, TK-5th

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karenkleemann@gmail.com
District 150 Peoria

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petersonsi@vvsd.org
Bolingbrook, IL

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knottj@unity.k12.il.us
Unity elementary schools
Tolono, IL

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rhea_mcvey@ipsd.org
McCarty Elementary School
3000 Village Green Dr.
Aurora, IL 60504
603-375-3407

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vrh2@Illinois.edu

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Kmclean@usd116.org