Using iCivics with Mrs. Bucklin's class!

Check out this new book we got from our book fair!!

Can't wait to try some of these ideas!

The FBI Comes to Oak Ridge!

On Tuesday, October 18th the students in Mrs. Gapstur's computer classes had the opportunity to meet and hear from two special agents from the FBI.
 
The students completed a unit about internet safety using the FBI's Safe Online Surfing website. At the end of the unit, the students completed a quiz and competed with other students from around the country for the top score for September. Mrs. Gapstur's classes ended up with the fifth highest score for our school size!

Mrs. Gapstur and Mrs. Redington were so impressed with the students' hard work and dedication that they worked with our volunteer coordinator for the district to arrange a visit from the FBI.

The agents spoke to the students about the importance of staying safe online and they answered questions about what it is like to be an FBI agent.

FYI- Event at CR Barnes and Noble

Special Event 
Saturday November 05, 2016 11:00 AM 
(Other) 
Event Description 
Experience the latest in virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing, pen-invent technology, robotics, coding and programming with demonstrations from Bloxels, sphero SPRK, Air Hogs Connect, VEX Robotics, XYZprinting and more. Session will last 1 hour.

From 3D to Barely Moving....A Lot Happening in Industrial Tech.

It is hard not to notice the 3 large machines in the back of Mr. Ortiz's and Mr. Stamp's rooms, but what are they?  Turns out, they are brand new 3D printers!  What was once a concept designed by 7th grade students, is now reality as they design and print their objects.  The 3D printers are allowing students to see how their design on the computer translates into real life application.

It is easy to get lost watching the printers create, but that isn't all that is happening.  Eighth Grade students are creating motorized vehicles to accomplish different challenges.  Fastest, Slowest, Best Climber, are just some of the obstacles that each build team will face.  Now with the 3D printers, you can add vehicle parts design to the other many things students are accomplishing in Industrial Tech.

Sphero

Students have loved coming to the library to play with robots.  This month, we checked one out from GWAEA and students have been able to try out some basic coding skills!

Easy there.........Mimio Bars NOT Just for Math!

Mimio Teach Interactive Whiteboards aren't just being used in Math classes at Excelsior.  Take a look at Mrs. Henricksen's 6th Grade Language Arts Class using the Mimio Bar to identify and correct address labels for the letters they are writing to companies.  What a great way to practice for everyone in the class.