Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Robotics

Yesterday, our Robotics Club had their robots moving for the first time. So far, they have programmed the robots to produce sound and have learned to program the lights in the scribbler. Some groups have even coordinated the lights with sounds and movement. WOW! Way to go Jags!


Our Katy ISD Education Foundation Inspiring Imagination Teacher Grants in action.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Hour of Code hosted by Mrs. Limmer


This past week, students had the opportunity to participate in an international event called the Hour of CodeTM.  Our students had a blast!  This is our third year to host an event, and every year the number of students who participate grows larger.  

Detailed information may be found at https://hourofcode.com/files/hoc-one-pager.pdf.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

8th Grade Science

Today in 8th grade science students were experimenting with air pressure in a big way!  From making a barometer out of jars and balloons to the favorite bashful balloon experiment, students learned about what happens when low pressure moves to high pressure and how it can crush a can or even pull a giant water balloon into a pickle jar.