The hot air balloon pilot needs your help to answer questions correctly so that he can refuel his balloon and fly to the next level. Very imaginative game. Great illustrations. Challenging for younger students. Good for Gr 3 + BBC - KS2 Bitesize - Games -
"In our three gr. 8 classrooms, students have learned the process of 3D printing using dual extrusion (printing with 2 colours) using a Makerbot Replicator 2X. Last year, due to the large number of students we had using the printer, we needed another to keep up, but this time we chose an AirWolf 3D HDR printer for a few reasons: cloud based slicing via Astroprint, larger print size, and the ability to print with a wider range of materials. Added bonus - the tech support help from AirWolf3D is excellent.
While I've posted some examples of how our students design and print using dual extrusion with the Makerbot, my teaching partner, Marc Westra, and I quickly learned the process was quite different using an AW3D HDR - like taking the elevator instead of the stairs.
Here's what I learned over the Christmas break, and what we'll be teaching our students…"
Meredith Shareski completed an assignment for an education course by blending song and science. She's shared her resources in the Box.net container, including an extensive guide and all of her songs in mp3 format.
Exploratorium : Science is an active process of observation and investigation. Evidence: How Do We Know What We Know? examines that process, revealing the ways in which ideas and information become knowledge and understanding.