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Coding Loops

  Loops  Loops are a programming element that repeats a portion of code several times until the desired process is complete . Repetitive tasks are common in programming, and loops are essential to save time and minimize errors.  You can code “repeat by X amount of times during the bee game by playing the game.”   For example- You can repeat any move forward, turn right, turn left, get nectar by looping them together simultaneously,  reduce errors, and use fewer blocks. You can also use a whole piece of code, nest it inside another repeat block, and set it to repeat three times.  
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Reflection at Metro

  Personal Growth: Goals: Continuous Learning: Embrace opportunities for professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge, particularly in gardening and environmental education. Adaptability: Cultivate a willingness to adapt teaching methods based on student needs and feedback, fostering personal growth as an educator. Civic Engagement: Community Involvement: Actively engage with the local community, encouraging students to participate in gardening projects that benefit the community and promote environmental awareness. Collaboration: Foster partnerships with local organizations, businesses, or community members to create a broader impact and involve students in civic-minded activities. Academic Enhancement: Integrated Curriculum: Develop interdisciplinary lessons integrating gardening concepts into various subjects, enhancing students' academic experiences and making learning more holistic. Assessment and Reflection:  Regularly assess students' understandi...

MyHero Journey Metro Event!

Our Team, " The Super Star Heroes" AI Story, will all of our TEKS: You can find our TEKS here . Title: "The Gardener's Quest" Step 1: The Ordinary World Meet our young hero, Lily, a 3rd-grade student living in an urban neighborhood with limited green spaces. She's passionate about plants and loves reading about gardening. Step 2: The Call to Adventure One day, Lily's teacher announces a school gardening competition. The winner will be able to transform an empty space into a lush community garden, promoting environmental responsibility. Step 3: Refusal of the Call Lily first hesitates, doubting her abilities to create a successful garden. She questions if the urban environment is acceptable for gardening. Step 4: Meeting the Mentor She meets Mrs. Green, a local botanist and gardening expert, who introduces her to the world of gardening and provides guidance on using technology for research an...

iCreate

For my activity: Sticker- By using the sticker machine, I can create different types of parts of the plants, such as the roots, stem, and so on. Also, maybe creating the environment around the plant, too many factories, too cold, etc. We created stickers of the different weathers. Students will choose which is the "perfect weather" and place plants in which weather it lands.

MakerSpace

3rd Grade: MakerSpace MM Digital- Art 3rd- Top Students https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WvhXu0slqy5qh3uvT8FRpfWLeIPV4hiV1Z20v_2-DUM/preview Students used iPads (Drawing Desk, Pages), SketchBook, and Microsoft Paint to draw. TEKS- Investigate and describe how some environmental conditions are more favorable than others to garden plants(students will have to observe   different methods of growing produce in a garden) Using Digital Art, students can create plants and flowers and describe the characteristics of the plants. For example, drawing the soil and sunlight, rain for the water, and so on.  Then s tudents will create digital art illustrations that impact various environmental factors on plant growth, such as very sunny, too windy, too rainy, or too polluted. What can happen to the plants? I created this "Perfect Weather" drawing by using Sketchbook on the Ipad. and "Windy Day". Digital Art Exploration: How Environmental Conditions Affect Plant Growth Grade Le...

Reflection at MetroE

 Reflection at Metro E : Going to Metro Elementary School was a gratifying and educational experience for me. One of the highlights was our exposure to cutting-edge technology that made learning an absolute blast. Tellodrone, for instance, opened up a world of possibilities by introducing us to the exciting field of drone technology. We had the chance to explore the skies and learn about the principles of flight firsthand. Additionally, working with DroneBlocks allowed us to program these drones, enhancing our problem-solving skills and creativity. Another fantastic educational tool we had the privilege to use was the WeDo 2.0 Lego Education set. This ingenious kit enabled us to build and program our robots, offering hands-on experience in engineering and coding. Metro Elementary School embraced the fusion of fun and education, making each day a thrilling adventure of discovery and innovation. Technical Difficulties One potential issue with Tellodrones was technical glitches. Drone...