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Independence Schools- ELP with Mr. Reed
A website to keep you informed of all the happenings that go on at East and West Elementary within the ELP program.
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Monday, March 10, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Robotics Engineering
The fourth graders at West Elementary have really enjoyed learning about the complexities of robotics. Students started off with general/basic movements and have worked up to using sensors to control the robots. Unique designs and unique programs make each project something students can be proud of. LEGO Spike was the platform for this learning.
Friday, January 24, 2025
5th Graders Engineer Wind-Powered Cars
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Sketches of the first prototype |
In this unique challenge, students try to harness the wind from a fan to power their cars down a runway. The goal is 15 feet, or 180 inches. Students can use straws, paper and tape for their construction. Students collect data on their trial runs and make improvements for the next trial. Aerodynamics, symmetry along with a sturdy design are the key elements to this challenge.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
JH Challenge Day
These young minds were tasked an engineering challenge. They all reached the goal of 36 inches, which was shocking. It is amazing to see their minds work...and how quickly they can work on a task. Keep it up kids!
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Fall Noetic Math Winners
The Noetic Math Challenge is a challenge the top students from West Elementary take part in two times a year. This challenge is open for students all across the country. This year over 31,000 of the top math students from over 600 schools and 42 states took part in this challenge. Student have 45 minutes to complete twenty problems at and above their grade level. West Elementary had 26 students place in the top 50% of all students!!! Clayton was also given the prestigious award of "National Honor Roll" placing him in the top 10% of all students in the country. Clayton, Lincoln and Kendall were the West Elementary Class Champions for 4th/5th/6th grades. Congrats to all the students that accepted this challenge and worked their hardest!
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
4th Graders "Take-Off" on the Train 3D Print
Students in the 4th grade were tasked to create a train car using Tinkercad as their 3D modeling tool. This online program is free for anyone wanting to learn 3D modeling, CAD in the real world. Their imaginations and research led them to creating some interesting cars, all made under the same specifications to fit together.
Well done students!
Monday, December 2, 2024
Engineers at Work
Students have been creating projects using different engineering skills lately. Pulleys, levers and fulcrum points have all been used to demonstrate these basic engineering concepts. Students were able to complete tasks individually and in partnerships.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Coding with Robots
A popular unit of coding has been underway for quite some time now. Fifth grade students have been using kits and block coding to create some spectacular robots and machines. Each team of students had to design similar projects to get started, but once that was complete the creativity took over. Students designed many different machines, all controlled by their code using their ChromeBooks.
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