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(Updated 9/29/2022) Leader, are you ready for this? The third activity with Silas, our Scientist,  awaits.  To prepare for this one, you'll want to tie your sneakers, fill your water bottles, and do some stretches.  That's right, it's time to get active.  We're taking it to the streets. If you've already read our Meet Silas story, you know that in it Silas makes a narrow escape. We want you and your cadets to experience that narrow escape along with us. Lead your cadets as they use the design process to engineer an obstacle course based on story details.  They'll develop cooperation, evaluation, comprehension, and design skills along the way. After your cadets improve upon and build their blueprints, get ready for action!  They will become Silas as they live out the most riveting part of the story.  Will they escape?  Or will the bot beat them? Whether successful or snatched, cadets must debrief on their experience, and we've provided

(Updated 9/22/2022) Meet Silas Leaders, we have a question for you.  Have you taken the opportunity to Meet Silas yet?  If not, we hope you take the time to get to know him.  His introductory story is here .  It's an original story (penned by the Mr.) to help students understand the independent components of STEAM.  Silas is our scientist. If you're looking for an engaging short story (even if you don't teach STEAM) with comprehension activities , this one is sure to fit the bill.  And after you read it, we hope you fall in love with his world. Silas Activity One: Distinguished Apothecaries Once you're trapped in his world, we're here to be your guide.  Last week, we begged you to develop a must-read  list of Distinguished Apothecaries to help Silas in his quest.  Have you not had the opportunity to help him out yet?  Sign up to help out here . Silas Activity Two: Bot Bedlam This week, we're taking you on a whole new type of trial - a trial of emotions. 

Welcome Back Leaders, This one is for you leaders of our older learners.  I don't know about you, but one of our favorite ways to practice math skills is by playing games.  The game we're serving up today is Multiplication Bull's Eye, originally crafted by Everyday Math .  This game helps learners practice estimating products .   Estimation. Such an important but often overlooked skill.  Estimating helps us make reasonable decisions quickly. Also, it aids us in deciding whether an exact answer makes sense. Help your learners build this reasonable decision-making tool by challenging them to a game of Multiplication Bull's Eye. Gather a deck of cards, a calculator and a die. Print off the instructions and you are ready to go! To play, you will roll the dice to identify your target product range . Next, turn over four cards. Use the four cards to make a factor pair with a product that falls in your target range. Did you hit your mark? Use a calculato

(Updated 5/12/2022) Confession time, Leaders.  I finally gave in.  I brewed my first pot of pumpkin spice coffee today, my home has fall scented plug-ins both upstairs and down, and my sister brought me my first pumpkin latte.  Fall is in my heart (even if it is not officially fall outside) and, oh, how it fills my spirit with joy! Quick Links for You: Fall Learning Activities Silas' Story Silas' First Mission: Books for his Bag Fall Learning Activities If you are looking for fall themed activities, be sure to check out the " Going on a Leaf Hunt ," and " Fall Leaf Decorations that Teach! " posts.  "Going on a Leaf Hunt!" suits primarily primary learners, while "Fall Leaf Decorations that Teach!" adapts to most age groups. Meet Silas Last Friday, we introduced the first character in our STEAM Team: Silas.  If you have not met Silas yet, go meet him .  You'll need to know his story before you progress further.  Mission 1:

(Updated 9/8/2022) Good Afternoon, Leaders, The weekend is nearly upon us.  A three-day weekend.  A weekend that many of you will use to get ready for the next week.  I hope that you do take some time for yourself this weekend, though.  Savor the flavor of your favorite dish.  You deserve it! Before our weekend begins, we have an appetizer to tempt your palate.  Meet The STEAM Team !  A cast of characters that embodies STEAM roles.  As the series unfolds, you'll first meet each character individually, then see them team together to solve larger problems. Today, you meet Silas, the scientist.  Read to see what he does as he is plunged into a world where all the rules have changed.  Enter his world.  How could you help?  What role would you play? We hope this story opens a discussion about STEAM roles and the importance they play in our society. To introduce your cadets to Silas, we've prepared for you before, during, and after reading activities in a variety of flavors