Wes Dicken

STEAM and Technology Lead Teacher for the elementary schools in @NobSchools. Always learning. I don’t like failing, but I’m not afraid of it.

[Wes Dicken @WesDicken]

3, 2, 1, BLAST OFF! 🚀
These @NobleCrossing Tigers studied aerodynamics and flight. They designed, built & tested water rockets, then analyzed the launch that they videoed.
#STEAMeducation #STEM #EngineeringDesignProcess

[NSEF @NobEdFoundation]

COMING SOON: The NSEF Steam Museum project is currently being curated! All @NobSchools elem students will get to experience our in-house, traveling STEAM MUSEUM! They will explore 8 different STEAM learning stations that highlight science, technology, engineering, art and math.

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Some @hinklecreek Cougars have been studying potential/kinetic energy & pendulums. Is there a better way to end a unit like this than with pendulum painting?
#STEAM #STEAMeducation

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Exploring moon phases at PRE. “You can actually see it!”
@PREPantherPost #STEAM #STEMeducation

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These @PREPantherPost students were so excited to practice selecting items, clicking and dragging, and using a computer mouse and laptop! #PanthersLoveMice

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@PLTWcoachIPS @NobSchools @BrittFennessy I’m so glad you could join us and see what we’re up to!

[Lauren Smith @lsmith0917]

Enjoyed seeing our students in action today in some of our @NobSchools elementary STEAM classrooms.

[Wes Dicken @WesDicken]

Our PRE Kindergarten Panthers are experimenting with the structure of bubbles. Why do they pop when we touch them with our fingers, but not with the solution-covered straw?

#STEAM #STEM #ProjectLeadTheWay #stemeducation

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Our SCE students have been working through @PLTWorg modules: protecting eggs from collisions (well…trying), and experiencing robotics.

#STEAM #STEM #ProjectLeadTheWay #stemeducation

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

The primary ingredient for progress is optimism. The unwavering belief that something can be better is what drives the human race forward.

[Wes Dicken @WesDicken]

@Jim_Jeffries10 @MrsMoodyAP @NobSchools I’ve had some amazing mentors. They’re all reflected in the way I do things. @MrsMoodyAP played a part in that…so did you, and many others. I’ve been blessed to work with amazing educators. I still am.

[Wes Dicken @WesDicken]

@MrsMoodyAP @NobSchools It was so great to see you and spend time with your STEM leaders! They’re amazing!

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@OrioleTweets Really enjoyed this episode and hearing about the STEM startup! I need to email these ladies and see if they can share some of their wisdom!

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These @Northelem2 Stars studied the structure & function of clothing, and used 4 materials to design/make their own hat that provided shade, absorbed sweat, & looked REALLY stylish! @Northelem_STEAM #STEAMeducation

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Uplifting messages sent in Morse Code have an extra layer of positivity! These @HDHawks worked on figuring out a message written in Morse Code. They then wrote a message to a friend!
#STEM #STEMeducation #STEAM #STEAMeducation

[Wes Dicken @WesDicken]

@SC_STEAM_1 Awesome!

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@SC_STEAM_1 Love this! Got any video? 😁

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These Stony Creek Mustangs have been working through the Engineering Process and studying the structure & function of different spider webs. They tried their hand at designing their own, before studying how spiders actually get the job done! @SC_STEAM_1

[Wes Dicken @WesDicken]

🚨 PRO TIP 🚨
When testing your catapult, make sure it is facing the right direction.

#STEAM #STEAMeducation #STEM #STEMeducation

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These @NobleCrossing Tigers built paper airplanes & tested how far they’d glide while carrying “cargo”. They discussed how to gradually add weight, how to collect data, and how to use their data to make predictions for future test flights.
#STEAM #STEAMeducation @MissSwiftNCE