Jaedan completed his first Blender software project a 3d printed bobble-head. It took him two months to complete the online class. The class was a bit challenging at times but he did not give up. He missed a few major steps but was able to go back and make corrections which took extra time. In the end he is very pleased with the outcome and looks forward to future projects using the knowledge he gained from the class.
In this experiment, we took a thin slice of cork and looked at it under our microscope. Through the lens of our microscope, we “discovered” cells, just as Robert Hooke did over 300 years ago.
We also examined our cheek cells. Which gave the boys an opportunity to do a wet mount.
Next, we examined Human Cell Mucus, Mitosis - Onion Root and Mixed Bacteria Smear slides. This week they also had lab sheets to complete and a quiz.
Below is a slice of cork under the microscope. The first and last photo above are also cork.
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 morea 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.