Skype in the Classroom with Jean Reidy

Jean Reidy joined the 4th graders at Indian Peaks via Skype.  They were brought together via the Skype in the Classroom program.  The children’s book author visited with students to share her 10 best tips for authors.  She also took time to answer specific student questions. The online connection was an experiment the 4th grade […]

IP Students Share with City Council

         Fourth graders from Indian Peaks Elementary shared their STEM work at last night’s city council meeting.  Several students gave speeches to the Mayor and City Council to inform them of the progress in the Affolter Park Playground Redesign.  Students have collaborated with park officials all year long to conduct surveys, research, and […]

Kindergarten Educreations

Academic Information: Students support academic writing and research through use of Educreations app. Standards: Writing and Composition; 1. Text types and purposes, labels, and familiar words are used to communicate information and ideas   Learning Activity: In writing rotation, students synthesize animal research with Educreations presentation.  Partners work to add text, drawings, and photos. Integration: […]

Robotics Geometry

Academic Information: Central Idea: Students use Dash robots (from Wonder Workshop) in conjunction with Path app to review and apply geometric concepts and vocabulary. 3rd grade Standards: Math – Shape, Dimension, & Geometric Relationships – Geometric figures are described by their attributes Learning Activity: In small groups, students measure and “draw” shapes on the floor. […]

STEM Night at Casa

Due to an amazing partnership with the Casa de la Esperanza community, Indian Peaks hosted a STEM Night Thursday at the Casa Learning Center.  The event included many opportunities for students to play and learn with STEM gadgets, including Spheros, Cubelets, Dash & Dot robots, iPads, Chromebooks, MagFormers building sets, Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, and […]

Spirit Week 3/30-4/3

The IPES STEM Leadership Team is sponsoring a school SPIRIT WEEK beginning March 30th.  They have selected and voted on activities that are hopefully available for all students.  Please help encourage students to get involved! Spirit Week: Monday (3/30) Snack Day (Bring your own snack to school.)   Tuesday (3/31) Teacher Appreciation Day (Show thanks to your hard-working teachers.) […]

Marble Runs Encourage Iteration and Testing

2nd grade students had quite the introduction to their Balance and Motion unit! Their mission of the day was to create a roller coaster where one marble can travel in one full loop.  After several attempts with relatively flat coasters, students realized that their designs needed improvements.  The class as a whole “failed fast” and […]

Dash and Dot come to iPeaks!

New robots have made their way into the Indian Peaks family! Squeals of delight have filled the hallways as Wonder Workshop robots’ “On” button is lit!  Teachers are learning about robotics alongside enthusiastic students with the “Dot” and “Dash” robots.  Dot and Dash coincide with 4 different applications.  Students are able to manipulate their robots […]

Kindergarteners and 1st graders put on Showcase Night

Congratulations to the Kindergarteners and 1st graders from Indian Peaks for a job well done at this year’s Showcase Night!  Students were able to invite parents and families to attend a celebration of all their hard work throughout this first part of the year.  As the night began, families strolled by STEM prototypes and viewed […]