Monthly Archives: August 2016

Creating a STEAM integrated Environment

Posted on August 11, 2016 by admin

  What does STEAM integration actually look like? Well, an example would be a science class studying Darwin who takes time to explore  Darwin’s sketches.  When Darwin was studying birds on the Galapagos Islands, he sketched them. Today Darwin’s Finches … Continue reading →

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The String Maze for Critical Thinking

Posted on August 7, 2016 by admin

There is something elegant about string mazes. Boys in 4th-6th grade really love the challenge. This summer we used a string maze as a daily challenge for our Super Hero Summer Camp. Now many staff do not like string mazes. … Continue reading →

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Going Deep in After School

Posted on August 1, 2016 by admin

By KellyAnn Bonnell, MA When was the first time you “went deep” on a subject? I was about ten years old. I had just learned that April 15, my mother’s birthday, was the date the Titanic sunk. For some reason … Continue reading →

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