Mr. Rosa STEAM

STEAM Teacher at McGee Middle School. Father of two. Patriots fan.

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The trebuchet project will probably always be one of my favorites. It's a true example of project-based learning and inquiry in action.

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@UConnNeag The TCPCG program was amazing and has served me very well. It was clear as a beginning teacher that I had been given the tools I needed to be successful. Entering my 15th year of teaching after graduating in 2007 and I still remember my classes and professors fondly.

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Building trebuchets is one of my favorite STEAM projects. There’s so much opportunity to show the practical application of physics and it’s a great way to experience the iterative process of design! #STEAM #trebuchet @WeAreMcGee

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🎶Everybody was Robot Fighting! Those bots were fast as lightning! In fact, it was a little bit frightening! But they drove with expert timing!🎶 #STEAM #robotics @WeAreMcGee

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We took a trip to BHS today with some of our most engaged 8th Graders to show them the kinds of STEAM opportunities exist for them in their next level of education. They had an extremely valuable experience!

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At the state level First Lego League competition at Glastonbury High School with an amazing and energetic group of kids! @WeAreMcGee #steam #fll #lego

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A new group of 7th graders starting to learn how to program their Lego SPIKE robots. #wearemcgee #lego #steam

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There are awesome STEAM experiences in so many different places. Playing the game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes to teach logistic thinking and communication, and having a great time! #steam #wearemcgee @KeepTalkingGame

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Putting basic physics concepts to work as we build and test model trebuchets! As a big fan of medieval history I particularly enjoy teaching this unit. #steam #wearemcgee

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“Results equal to your determination will certainly appear.” -Kurokata

Congratulations to our 7th grade students for winning the programming award at First Lego League, Wolcott. We’re headed to the State competition!

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Representing Berlin at the First Lego League qualifying event at Wolcott High School! #wearemcgee #fll #steam

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The McGee Monthly Report this month was about STEAM! We’re so proud of now much the program has grown!

https://t.co/9BSrAPzcXI

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And one more clip of a Lego robot mission of releasing the package from the helicopter then returning home. #wearemcgee #fll #lego

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More successful FLL robot missions from the afternoon class! #wearemcgee #fll #LegoIdeas

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Knocking out those First Lego League missions! This 7th grade duo is doing great work! #wearemcgee #fll #lego

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Ten days after planting. Students take care of the aquaponics system on a daily rotation, taking chemical readings on the tank and grow beds and feeding the fish. They’re incredibly excited to see the seeds sprout!

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@HeidiHayesJacob we haven’t seen you in a while. Scroll down my feed and see some of the awesome stuff we’re up to at McGee!

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“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.” -RL Stevenson

6th Grade STEAM students plant basil seeds in seed-starters for the Aquaponics growing beds.

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The STEAM Koi have been named! Say hello to the gang!
Fun fact: it is Japanese tradition to buy Koi in sets of odd numbers, and considered good luck to do so.

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@WeAreMcGee can I get a retweet?

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Have a minute? We’d love your help naming the new Koi in my classroom that are a part of our Aquaponics set up! https://t.co/fqqQrdMzTR