Ancient Wonders Hummingbird Project, from John Omundsen
John Omundsen, Director of K-12 STEM Education at Oasis Charter Schools, created this challenge for his 8th grade World History students: research an Ancient Wonder of the World and record …
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Heidi’s Hoots: Representational with Owlet – Bridging the Gap
Imagine learning a new language without pictures or diagrams. That’s the challenge many students face when grappling with abstract math concepts. The “R” in CRA, the Representational stage, acts as …
Heidi’s Hoots: Concrete with Owlet – The Foundational Building Blocks
While Glow and Cube are not necessarily focused on computer science standards, the philosophy of the developers is founded on the This foundation uses the analogy of concrete lego blocks. …
Perfect Pumpkin Projects
This spooky little styrofoam jack-o-lantern is a great basic project to get students exploring LEDs. With only a few materials, this easy project turns into a friendly, customizable pumpkin face …
FREE Professional Development this Fall with the Infosys Foundation
We’re thrilled to announce that two of our most popular professional development courses will be offered again this fall to educators across the United States, thanks to the support of …
Welcome to Heidi’s Hoots! Math Talk with a Math Expert
Heidi Williams is the Computer Science Curriculum Specialist for Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Her focus is on the K-8 integration of computer science and computational thinking within all core …
Hummingbird Robotics Kit on Mission Unstoppable (Plus, Create Your Own Robotic Garden!)
Educator Source.) Fascinating female innovators on the cutting edge of science? No wonder Ms. Coats was featured! We loved seeing Ms. Coats and her amazing student, Andrea, sharing their …
Feel the Love! 5 Robotics Activities Perfect for Valentines Day
It’s February, and love is in the air! Instead of plain old word searches and coloring pages, why not spice up your Valentines Day activities with some robotics? Here are …
New Resource Alert: Exploring Feelings with Finch
The beginning of the school year is all about building community, strengthening social and emotional skills, and helping students to see that they belong at school. According to the Collaborative …
Back to School with Owlet Printables: Student Resource Edition
Earlier this month, we shared our first round of Owlet printables: