EV3 Stair Climber

Jaedan demonstrates how his EV3 Stair Climber works.

Makers Lab Relocation and Update

This school year I decided to relocate our S.T.E.M supplies to our dining room. Last year every thing was upstairs in our makers lab closet organized but not easy to access. Now I feel we can be more productive with our learning. 

My boys are kinesthetic learners which means they learn through touching, feeling, experiencing the material at hand. Their education is more a hands-on approach; with manipulatives and other "props" incorporated into almost all our school subjects. 

Our makers lab is equipped with the latest technology and constantly being updated. I consider reading and research a part of my job description among other things. I really enjoy learning with my boys as I have always had a love for technology. 

For this school year we purchased a XYZprinting Da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer. I look forward to teaching the boys the fundamentals as their adventure in the 3D world begins. 

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 Below are a few of things we have printed so far.

Lego Mindstorms Ev3 Record Player

Coding, Programming and Math

 

 

 

The boys have been following The Art of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Programming Book. They really enjoy the tutorials.

 

 

 

 

Ben has been getting familiar with the Arduino platform by following Youtube videos online.

 

 

 

This week in math we have exploring the world of fraction.

 

 

 

Circumference, Diameter and Radius

 

 

The boys working on circumference, diameter and radius of a circle for robotics.

 

EV3 Sensors

 

 

This evening was filled with lots of excitement. Jaedan got two of the sensors to function correctly.

 

 

 

Lego Robotics

Enjoying some hands on learning with Lego Mindstorms Ev3.

Closet Makers Lab

During the summer I collected lots of material for our STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) elective class. I wanted to have a dedicated area for the boys to utilize the material. We live in a townhouse without a basement so I had to think outside of the box. I decided to convert a spare hallway closet into our makers lab. Now they have a place to be creative and everything is in arms reach.

I purchased clear containers to keep the activities separated and organized.

How do you encourage creativity in your home?

Lego Robotics

This year Jaedan and Malik joined a Lego Robotics Team. I am really excited about this years World Challenge. I look forward to them learning the EV3 software.