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Why the 21st Century Classroom May Remind You of Starbucks It’s been my dream to make my 2nd grade classroom look more like a “Starbucks for kids”, and less like, well, a classroom. Think about when you go to Starbucks to complete some work. Why do you choose to work there? Shooting Projectiles This tutorial explains how to create the effect of shooting, launching, or throwing an object. The code in this article does not simulate velocity or parabolic motion, but to a projectile that, after the initial force, is not acted upon by any traditional force (gravity, wind, etc.), though it may be obstructed by walls or targets. In each example, the projectile shoots when the space key is pressed, but the trigger can be any Boolean Block.

Côte Ouest Immobilier - Exclusive affiliate for Christie's Located at the foothills of the Pyrenees and the Spanish border, the Basque Country is an authentic region with a strong identity revealed in the attachments its inhabitants have to their language and culture. The beautiful landscape of both the ocean and the mountains attracts those who appreciate a preserved natural environment. With its changing climate, hot in the summer and remarkably warm in the winter, the Basque Country permits the practice of multiple activities: hiking, sailing, cycling, surfing, golf (10 courses in close proximity to the coast) as well as pelote basque a typically local sport. Equally the Basque country is renowned for its cuisine, its restaurants counting among them eleven Michelin stars on the French side of the border and twenty-seven on the Spanish. In requesting the services of Cote Ouest Immobilier you will find real estate agents who not only listen to your expectations but a team ready to share with you their passion for the Basque Country.

62 School Project Ideas Are you a teacher, parent, or student looking for a creative project idea? You should find this list of 62 project ideas to be a great resource for designing activities and projects. When students create projects, they are the active agent in the learning process; the classroom is centered on the student rather than the teacher and the role of the instructor evolves to that of the facilitator. This list should give you great ideas to create projects for any topic of study. Leave a comment below to share how you’ve applied these ideas in your home or classroom. Advertisements: create an advertising campaign to sell a product. chibitronics Introduction Beginner tutorials to help you get started with paper circuits! Each tutorial comes with free a downloadable template for classroom use.

Smithsonian Science What happens when ocean currents and air masses interact? Find out in Weather Lab! Take on the role of a meteorologist by predicting spring weather and how people should dress for it in particular regions of the United States. DressCode Computational design is the practice of using programing to create and modify form, structure and ornamentation. Through computational design it is possible to create unique, beautiful, functional and personal objects and experience a rewarding creative process through programing. Unfortunately, use of programming as a medium for art and design, especially by young people and non-professionals is limited. Many people consider computer programing to be a highly specialized, difficult and inaccessible activity that only has relevance as a career path rather than as a mode of personal expression.

Technology Programs – Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center Program Overview and Goals The Digital Observation Technology Skills (DOTS) program is an outdoor environmental education lesson that uses modern mobile technology tools to connect today’s students to the outdoors in new and innovative ways. This inquiry-based lesson navigates the basics of the scientific method and focuses on the importance of good scientific communication and sharing discoveries with others. Students work in groups to test simple hypotheses from the environmental and ecological differences across the local landscape using data and observations collected in the field. Participants use the technology tools found in the DOTS kits to make observations, take measurements, explore the micro and macro details of their environment, and learn how to embrace their inner scientists. They collect digital artifacts to test their hypothesis including both quantitative and qualitative data.

Easy 3D Printing Creator Apps Jewelry & Fashion Pendant Creator Easily turn your 2D designs into pendants! Customize details, add a bail for chains and print in your favorite material. Custom Ring Design your own custom, 3D printed ring. Citizen-based Monitoring Partnership Program Since 2004, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin's "Citizen-Based Monitoring Partnership Program" have sought to expand citizen and volunteer participation in natural resource monitoring by providing funding and assistance with high priority projects. Qualifying topics include monitoring of aquatic and terrestrial species, natural communities, and environmental components such as water, soil and air. Who can apply Individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, tribal organizations or governments, local and county governments, academic institutions or state agencies which are registered in the Wisconsin State Vendor File may apply.

Product Tour Onshape Part Studios You can create and edit component geometry in Onshape Part Studios. The modeling workflows are very similar to traditional CAD. However, there are new capabilities: Part Studios allow you to build multiple parts together. Parts can share sketches or features and can be used to shape each other using boolean operations.Version control is built into Onshape. WCBM Partnership Program Home ... Partnership Program Since 2004, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Citizen-based Monitoring Network have sought to expand citizen and volunteer participation in natural resource monitoring. $100,000 of Partnership Program funding will be available for the 2017 state fiscal year (July 1, 2016 to June 20, 2017). Funding for individual projects will be limited to $5,000. PLEASE NOTE: The application process will be different this year.

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