K5 Engineering at HTeNC
Welcome!
When you walk into the Engineering Lab you might see hands-on investigations under way or four corner debates happening. Students may be on fact finding missions, recording podcasts, or making improvements on their student designed rockets. They may be presenting their designs to the community or engaged in a flurry of cleaning. It is also quite possible that you would find an empty room because we are out in the world conducting fieldwork, collaborating with our mentors, finding ways to reduce lunch waste in the lunch arbor, or designing a wacky watering system for the garden... From September through June, we are on the move!
When you walk into the Engineering Lab you might see hands-on investigations under way or four corner debates happening. Students may be on fact finding missions, recording podcasts, or making improvements on their student designed rockets. They may be presenting their designs to the community or engaged in a flurry of cleaning. It is also quite possible that you would find an empty room because we are out in the world conducting fieldwork, collaborating with our mentors, finding ways to reduce lunch waste in the lunch arbor, or designing a wacky watering system for the garden... From September through June, we are on the move!
Program Parts and Pieces
The High Tech
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The Design Process |
Deeper Learning Competencies |
Next Generation
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Deeper Learning is an umbrella term for the skills and knowledge that students must possess to succeed in 21st century jobs and civic life. At it's heart is a set of competencies intended to help students develop a keen understanding of academic content and to apply their knowledge to problems in the classroom and on the job (The Hewlet Foundation).
1. Master core academic content 2. Think critically and solve complex problems 3. Work collaboratively 4. Communicate effectively 5. Learn how to learn 6. Develop academic mindsets |
Engineering instruction is grounded in Next Generation Science Standards. NGSS develops critical thinking, interpersonal skills, creativity, and a sense of social responsibility which also contribute to success in life, work, and citizenship. Ultimately, NGSS provides opportunities for students to master the following 8 practices:
1. Asking questions about phenomenon 2. Using models
6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions
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Lab Rotation Schedule 2017-2018... I Can't Wait!
FALL 2017: First and Second Grades
WINTER 2018: Fourth and Fifth Grades
SPRING 2018: Kinder and Third
WINTER 2018: Fourth and Fifth Grades
SPRING 2018: Kinder and Third