Ms. Rapalo

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

So proud of our Robotics Club today!
Our students did a great job participating in the tournament. @BburgCougars

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

@Sphero So proud of our Robotics Club today! Our students did a great job participating in the tournament. They showed courage, teamwork, and heart. Competing takes bravery — and they stepped up!

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Brandenburg Robotic Team!!

[IISD STEM & Innovation @IISD_iLearn]

In total @IrvingISD showcased 1️⃣6️⃣ robotics teams in today’s @Sphero state tournament, and we could NOT be prouder of their performance and dedication! Congratulations 🎉 to each team and their coaches!

We can’t wait to share ALL our pics, but here are some of our faves!

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Our Kinder engineers went bug-building today! 🐞✨
They designed their own insects and even created bugs that pick up litter to help keep our world clean! 🌎💛
Curiosity + creativity = STEM magic! @BburgCougars @BburgPrincipal @Enrichment_IISD @iInstructIrving

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Our Pre-K engineers explored animal needs today and built their own LEGO pet scenes! 🐶🐰🦆
They designed homes, added details, and shared their creations with so much pride. @BburgCougars @Enrichment_IISD @iInstructIrving

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Our 1st graders engineered their own avalanche sleds today and tested them on our giant ramp! 🛷❄️
They measured distance, redesigned, and raced their creations like real engineers.
So proud of their excitement and teamwork! @BburgCougars @BburgPrincipal @iInstructIrving

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

One of our young engineers decided to save the cats today and built a sturdy little raft just for them! 🐱🛶
Love seeing their creativity and big hearts in our STEM challenges.

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Today’s mission: Rescue the puppies from the flood! 🐶🌊
Our young engineers built and tested creative designs to keep the pups safe.
Teamwork, problem-solving, and lots of proud smiles! 💛🔧 @BburgCougars @BburgPrincipal @iInstructIrving

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Our 2nd graders engineered solutions to save puppies from a flood today!
They designed boats, rafts, and shelters, then tested them with real water.
STEM + creativity = rescued puppies! 💛🔧

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

1st graders building sleds
@BburgCougars

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Special Team @m#gratefulatbburg
@BburgCougars @BburgPrincipal

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

KINDER STEM: Going Buggy!
Our curious kinders explored insect structures, then used the Engineering Design Process to build Litter Bugs that help clean up! ♻️

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

KINDER STEM: Going Buggy!
Our curious kinders explored insect structures, then used the Engineering Design Process to design & build their own bugs!

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Our 1st grade engineers are testing their sled designs!
One student explained he wants to add boosters so his sled can go even faster! 🛷💨@iInstructIrving @BburgCougars @Enrichment_IISD

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

🍬 Our Pre-K engineers built candy containers using LEGO® bricks! 🧱
🏆 The first to hold the most candy won a prize from the treasure chest! @BburgCougars @BburgPrincipal

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Our Kinder engineers are Going Buggy!
Students learned about insect body parts and designed their own colorful bugs using their Buggy Planning Sheets.

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Our 5th graders took on a Keva challenge today! 🧩
They built Rube Goldberg machines using Keva planks to create amazing chain reactions that transfer energy step by step. @iInstructIrving @IrvingISD @BburgCougars @BburgPrincipal

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

Our 5th graders are mastering cause and effect! Today they’re building Rube Goldberg machines using ramps, levers, and chain reactions to move energy in creative ways. @BburgCougars @BburgPrincipal @Enrichment_IISD @iInstructIrving @IISD_iLearn

[Ms. Rapalo @brandenburgSTEM]

1st graders marking a ramp and a tunnel for our INDI robot. @BburgCougars