The Math Station project in Ms. de Leon's classroom at Eric White Elementary in Selma Unified, has allowed students to practice math skills at a variety of different levels through the use of iPads and the online program IXL.
The CyberPatriot program at Parlier High School is a National Youth Cyber Education Program created to motivate students toward careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
The Family Literacy project engaged students and their families in a unit designed to improve reading fluency and comprehension. This project was a continuance of the Family Literacy Nights that were started two years ago to improve reading fluency, comprehension and overall student confidence.
The Outdoor Watershed project at Big Creek Elementary provided students with an opportunity to create scaled down versions of natural and man made water landscapes. Preschool students studied the watershed and how Edison brings water from the top of the mountains down to the valleys for man uses, one being agriculture. Using loose parts students built a garden and a water movement system to grow their own agriculture products.
The new Granite Ridge Robotics course gave 20 middle school students an opportunity to participate in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics competitions for the first time in Clovis Unified’s history. With the help from 100 members of the Clovis North High School robotics team as mentors, plus parents and professionals from the community, the students designed, prototyped, built, and competed with their robots.
Music Mania brought a special innovative spark to the arts for students at Pine Ridge Elementary. Kindergarten through third grade students learned music using floor mat piano keyboards in the music classroom. The project encouraged students to simultaneously move, jump and listen to music, as well as compose music. Both the body and mind were involved in this active learning process. The floor keyboards were used to excite students about learning early rhythms and reading music notes.
The Retro Graphic Arts project expanded the visual arts program at Sanger Academy Charter School with the addition of a photography elective. Students learned the classic art of photography and incorporated it in different formats such as journalism, yearbook, and as an artistic expression of themselves. Some of the activities of this project included experimenting with different controls and compositions as they learned more about the camera, working on identifying their own personal artistic style, and taking photos using the skills they have learned.
Students at Kerman Floyd Elementary were given an opportunity to learn to navigate as drone pilots. Once they were able to control the drones, they used math to estimate the height of a pole. Students also learned coding and how to navigate the drones using a flight plan app. They practiced speed and altitude for the best methods of photographing fields for farmers. They did a practice run at a local vineyard where they learned the “real life” application of technology in today’s world.
Researching and learning can spark a flare with Break Out Boxes by making learning collaborative, creative and fun. Students at Central High West where given puzzle challenges to learn about science and social studies in various classes. Students had to work together to unlock a treasure by using clues provided. In a library setting with resources such as print, E-books and online databases, students have the opportunity to think and be creative while searching for information.
Students in Ms. Casida's classroom at Lincoln Elementary, Kingsburg Unified, conducted research to explore how water is supplied to the consumer. They learned about the process to purify water and why it is important. They had to create a solution to improve their waters journey so they designed, built, programmed, tested, and improved a model made of Lego bricks. The children had to motorize part of their model and have a working, moving part. To conclude their project, they created and shared a “Show Me” poster and completed an Engineering Notebook.
Solar Powered Learning was focused on hands-on learning to teach students about the fundamentals of electrical energy and forms of alternative energy. Students at Sutter Middle School learned about basic electrical energy and how electricity moves. As the project progressed, students were able to use small solar panels and other forms of alternative energy. They learned how to power a light bulb using a battery and different wiring configurations.
The United (PE) class at Central East High School was created to foster students that need support in physical education. United PE is a class designed for students with a firm grasp on basic sports skills who are interested in developing leadership skills and learning how to work with special populations. Students enrolled in United PE are paired with students with intellectual or physical challenges. As a pair, students develop skills in various sports and finish each unit with a tournament and assessment that enables them to demonstrate their mastered skill.