STEAM

S.T.E.A.M. is a workshop where students gain hands-on experience in a variety of fields using DSLR photography, robotics, graphic design, game design, 3D modeling/printing, coding, and more! Most projects are self-guided, focusing on problem-solving and the engineering design process.

STEAM
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  • 6th Grade: Touch typing, block coding, LEGO robotics, How the Internet Works, Graphic Design, 3D Drawing
  • 7th Grade: DSLR Photography, 3D Modeling & Printing, block coding/critical thinking
  • 8th Grade: Tetrix robotics, Python/Cyber Security, Engineering puzzles, App Lab, Javascript & HTML, Sketching

Photography

Photography class uses Canon Rebel T5 and T7 DSLR cameras.
Photography Quizlet

Photography Critique
 
 

8th Grade focuses on composition including leading lines, rule of 3rds, framing, group photos, textures, filling the frame, and shapes:

Project with slow shutter speed & tripods, creating ‘ghosts’:

Action Photography (freezing the action):

Manual mode, fast shutter speed, students adjusting aperture and ISO as necessary:

Photography

Photography class uses Canon Rebel T5 and T7 DSLR cameras.
Photography Quizlet

Photography Critique
 
 

8th Grade focuses on composition including leading lines, rule of 3rds, framing, group photos, textures, filling the frame, and shapes:

Project with slow shutter speed & tripods, creating ‘ghosts’:

Action Photography (freezing the action):

Manual mode, fast shutter speed, students adjusting aperture and ISO as necessary:

coding club

Drag and Drop Programming Activities:
Ask Ms. Konesky for an account for any of these:

Code Warriors

Code Combat

Code.org

Tynker

Scratch

Text based Programming Courses:
Code Academy
Khan Academy
Python Projects

iPad Apps
Cargo Bot
Hopscotch
Lightning Lab (Sphero)

 

3d Modeling

coming soon

We rotate every 4 weeks between each special class.  

Daily STEAM Schedule:
8:15 – 9:00    6th Grade
9:05 – 10:00    6th Grade
11:00 – 11:50  7th Grade