Bluejackets4Life

We are a group of enthusiastic 21st century learners at a year-round STEAM school. We're excited to share our story & connect w/ others near & far. :) #IISSFAS

[Bluejackets4Life @SFAS3_4Grade]

@Jarrett_Lerner @strandroyals

[Jarrett Lerner @Jarrett_Lerner]

EDUCATORS and LIBRARIANS!

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[Bluejackets4Life @SFAS3_4Grade]

These super competitive and puzzle loving crews worked together in teams to review the matter and all things solids, liquids, and gases. Both teams broke out just in time! #sfas @iissfas #STEAM

[Bluejackets4Life @SFAS3_4Grade]

These step-by-step guided drawings of ice cream cones with our 1st grade buddies got us talking about our favorite ice cream flavors and toppings! #sfas @IISSFAS

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We enjoyed reading some good books with our kindergarten buddies today! #sfas @IISSFAS

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We are having fun playing cards with 2nd grade buddies! #sfas @IISSFAS

[Bluejackets4Life @SFAS3_4Grade]

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students had a blast at the Cambridge GTI Theatre and Bluebird Park! Thanks to the theater for supporting our students, and thanks to @CountyIsanti for the beautiful place to have a picnic lunch and extended recess. @iissfas #SFAS #beautifulday

[Renée @ReneeWellsSTEAM]

#Students need time 2B #creative other than writing. Checkout these Circuit Bugs from #STEM #STEMeducation #STEMed #STEAM #PBL 🐛🦟🦋💡@KiethLee16 @MrsRBio @MsMastersMakers @beach5girl @kcollazo @ThisIsAwesomeEd @AllieBBogart

[FOSS Science @FOSSscience]

Today, we remember to look up to the sky and be amazed.

[Bluejackets4Life @SFAS3_4Grade]

We were lucky to have Cambridge City Council Member Mr. Ziebarth visit our class to talk about local government. He shared some great examples of how citizens’ concerns & ideas can be addressed by local government. How cool that he’s also our principal! @iissfas #sfas

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The pop up in action

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We used our knowledge of electrical circuits to make paper circuit Mother’s Day cards with a pop up feature. We know these will be a hit on Sunday! #STEAM #SFAS @IISSFAS

[Bluejackets4Life @SFAS3_4Grade]

Thanks for the template and tutorial @Makerspaces_com - it made it totally manageable for our 4th graders!

[Bluejackets4Life @SFAS3_4Grade]

Today we’re testing our junkyard electromagnet model with two D-cells. We like using the switch to turn it off and drop the small washers. #sfas @IISSFAS @FOSSscience

[Bluejackets4Life @SFAS3_4Grade]

4 square is a favorite recess game in our class. We’re so happy it’s finally springtime! @iissfas #sfas

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@landwehr_ann @ksimonton_cooke

[Jacie Maslyk @DrJacieMaslyk]

Know a teacher who deserves a FREE book? Retweet and tag them! I’m giving away copies of #STEAMmakers for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. #STEM #makered #makerspaces

[Bluejackets4Life @SFAS3_4Grade]

Multi-step story problem Jeopardy #collaboration #sfas @IISSFAS

[IIS/STEAM @IISSFAS]

Our amazing group of fourth graders competed today in the Math Masters Competition in Inver Grove Heights and were thrilled to represent our school and @ISD911 today! They competed as individuals and as a team! #MathMasters #Competition #IISSFAS #JacketPride

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We’re taking a tour of Rocking K Ranch today and learning all about cattle farming! Thanks @mnagliteracy

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Today we investigated which types of materials transfer energy. Tomorrow we’ll look at the results and learn about conductors and insulators. #sfas @IISSFAS