header image

[Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail

Inside
Weather


 
Calendar
Today in
S.C.V. History
February 10
2013 - Motion picture helicopter provider David Gibbs of Valencia and two others are killed in crash at Acton movie ranch; Hollywood's deadliest on-set incident since triple-fatal "Twilight Zone Movie" helicopter crash in Valencia in 1982 [report]
NTSB report on helicopter crash


Sulpher SpringsStudents from across the Sulphur Springs School District will infiltrate Mitchell Community School on Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 to participate in the 2nd Annual S.T.E.A.M. Expo.

Over 150 students shared projects in the realm of computer programming, robotics, and next generation science project based learning for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Our first grade coding classes were exhibiting their Bee Bot robots as well as their work in Scratch Jr. Bee Bots are bee shaped robots that students program with a series of buttons on the Bee Bot’s back.

The goal is to use coding to direct the robot to a specific point on the map. The process of coding provides these students a wonderful opportunity to practice their critical thinking, problem solving, and sequencing skills. Scratch Jr. is an iPad app that uses a simple “linking block” format to teach students how to write lines of code. These 1st grade students amazed the crowd with their ability to think multiple steps ahead to assure they correctly coded the desired final outcome.

Our Bee Bot students from last year now being 2nd graders started Dash and Dot Coding Club. Dash & Dot is a connected learning system that works with a pair of real-world robots named Dash and Dot. Using the two robots and a handful of Android and iOS apps such as Blockly, kids learned the fundamentals of programming, problem solving skills, and much more.

In a second grade classroom, Mrs. Vargas at Sulphur Springs Community School piloted Google CS First – a Passport to Computer Science. The passport is a key to something special: a creative, fun, interactive way to learn computer science. Google CS First teaches students computer science skills while they build cool, functional projects they can show off to their friends and even add their own. While CS First club Members build, create, and play, they learn important skills that will help open future educational and career opportunities, as they gain the confidence in technology they will need to take advantage of them.

A large portion of the STEAM Expo was dedicated to our 5th Grade Coding Club. These students utilized the coding program Scratch to design either a video game or digital animation. Scratch was developed by M.I.T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) with the purpose of teaching students to code. Over 120 students participated in the district’s 5th Grade Coding Club and their projects were not only impressive but also fun to play! The most amazing aspect of the 5th Grade Coding Club is the shared learning-taking place.

A new club to our district this year was our sixth grade Robotics club. New this year was our brand new sixth grade Robotics class. LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 has arrived in the Sulphur Spring Union School District. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with the most advanced technology that LEGO has ever developed, students were able to unleash the creative powers of the new LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3.

They set to create and command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine. The students followed the step-by-step 3D building instructions to create and bring them to life with an easy, intuitive and icon-based programming interface. The students had an app that allowed their robots to take on challenging ready-made missions and allowed them to command their robot using an ipad. The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robot revolution has begun.

Our fifth and sixth grade split classes and sixth grade students across the district were on hand to share their Next Generation Science Standards S.T.E.A.M. projects. These students have been using the Project Based Learning format to solve an overarching problem through the use of the S.T.E.A.M. disciplines. Projects presented included digital documentaries of human cells, models of thermo-insulated houses, and model cities designed to capture and divert pollution away from rivers. Students were excited to share their projects with the crowd on hand and did an amazing job in their presentations.

This year we were joined by both of our feeder junior high schools, La Mesa and Sierra Vista as well as COC who we have developed a wonderful partnership of professional development in the area of NGSS.

 

Comment On This Story
COMMENT POLICY: We welcome comments from individuals and businesses. All comments are moderated. Comments are subject to rejection if they are vulgar, combative, or in poor taste.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.

0 Comments

You can be the first one to leave a comment.

Leave a Comment


LOCAL SCHOOL LINKS
Related Content
LATEST SCHOOL NEWS
Monday, Feb 10, 2025
Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita has announced the return of Get Real: Adulting 101, a fun and interactive financial education simulation for high school juniors and seniors.
Monday, Feb 10, 2025
Sulphur Springs Union School District is hosting a job fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at 27000 Weyerhaeuser Way, Santa Clarita, CA, 91351.
Friday, Feb 7, 2025
The Saugus Union School District Asset Management Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Friday, Feb 7, 2025
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
Friday, Feb 7, 2025
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced that the La Mesa Junior High School Counseling Department has been designated a Recognized American School Counselor Association Model Program.

Latest Additions to SCVNews.com
Burrtec Waste is hosting a free document shredding and textile drop-off event for city of Santa Clarita residents only 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 29, at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station at 19201 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
March 29: Shredding, Textile Collection Event
California State University, Northridge’s Spring 2025 Cinematheque is collaborating with CSUN’s Department of Africana Studies to celebrate Black History Month with a special series, “Black Cinema: Cultural Labor and Liberation,” featuring two films by acclaimed director Robert Townsend, “The Hollywood Shuffle” and “10,000 Black Men Named George.”
CSUN Cinematheque to Celebrate ‘Black Cinema: Cultural Labor and Liberation’
Among several important topics, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will be Evaluating the First Year of CARE Court in Los Angeles County at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 regular board meeting.
Feb. 11: Supes to Discuss CARE Court
Board & Brush will host a DIY "Mats & Mimosa" workshop, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at Board & Brush, 24417 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
March 2: ‘Mats & Mimosa’ Workshop at Board & Brush
College of the Canyons softball was quick in claiming a pair of non-conference wins on Saturday, Feb. 8, sweeping its doubleheader vs. Imperial Valley College in commanding fashion.
Canyons Sweeps Doubleheader from Imperial Valley in Home Opener
The Open Book will host a local author fair, 2-6 p.m., Saturday, March 1. The Open Book is now accepting applications from authors to participate in the event.
March 1: The Open Book Hosting Local Author Fair
College of the Canyons track and field teams combined for 11 first-place finishes at the annual season-opening Battle of the Regions meet hosted by Bakersfield College on Friday, Feb. 7.
Canyons Track & Field Opens Strong at Battle of the Regions
In today’s fast-paced world, finding the time to stay informed and learn about new subjects can be a challenge; which is why I have always been a huge fan of the ease and flexibility of podcasts whether I’m using my AirPods to listen while exercising, playing through the car while driving or tuning in when relaxing at home.
Ken Striplin | Santa Clarita Voices is On Air
ARTree Community Arts Studio has been awarded a city of Santa Clarita Community Services and Arts Grant for 2025, which will allow it to offer its popular Nest: Healing Art Studio program an additional day each month for a year.
ARTree Receives Grant, Facilitating Nest Program
Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita has announced the return of Get Real: Adulting 101, a fun and interactive financial education simulation for high school juniors and seniors.
March 29: JCI Get Real: Adulting 101 Seeks Sponsors
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of nine productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Feb. 10 to Sunday, Feb. 16.
Feb. 10-16: Nine Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
Sulphur Springs Union School District is hosting a job fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at 27000 Weyerhaeuser Way, Santa Clarita, CA, 91351.
Feb. 21: Sulphur Spring School District Job Fair
2013 - Motion picture helicopter provider David Gibbs of Valencia and two others are killed in crash at Acton movie ranch; Hollywood's deadliest on-set incident since triple-fatal "Twilight Zone Movie" helicopter crash in Valencia in 1982 [report]
NTSB report on helicopter crash
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1971, 6:01 a.m. - Sylmar/San Fernando Earthquake centered in Iron Canyon/Sand Canyon [WATCH FILM]
1971 earthquake film
1990 - Rock 'n' Roller Del Shannon, whose hit "Runaway" topped the charts in April 1961, found dead at home in Sand Canyon [story]
Del Shannon
Beginning Saturday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, March 2, customers in Santa Clarita Valley can donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clarita Valley during checkout at their local Ross Dress for Less store.
Ross Fundraiser Benefits SCV Boys & Girls Club
The Saugus Union School District Asset Management Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Feb. 12: Saugus School District Asset Management Committee Meeting
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
Feb. 13: Castaic School Board to Receive Chiquita Canyon Landfill Update
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is currently in its 25th anniversary season celebrating its mission to bring fine choral music to the Santa Clarita Valley community.
March 9: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Silver Serenade’
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a special meeting in closed session to negotiate the purchase of parcels of land at 5:30 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Feb. 11: City Council to Negotiate Land Purchases
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4 p.m.
Jan. 12: COC Board Considers 2025 Goals, Affordable Student Housing
The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center in Valencia will offer a special Valentine’s Day Sweet Hearts Skate on Friday, Feb. 14.
Feb. 14: Sweet Hearts Skate Event at The Cube
Broken Leg Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the critically-acclaimed play, "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," written by Christopher Durang. Durang is a master of comedy and winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play.
Feb. 14-16: ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ at The MAIN
SCVNews.com