Observation
Student Observation
Classroom: Mrs.Thaxton
Grade: 3rd
Curriculum Area: Science
What I notice
Students have an hour to work in
STEM lab.
Students are asked about robots
and their benefits.
Students have previous
knowledge of robots used in
space, in the work place, and in
the deep parts of the oceans.
Students are told that they are
going to build a robot using
Legos. Students then watch an
instructional video before given
step by step instructions.
Students make connections
between the parts of the robots
and what their function will be in
in the overall product.
After the robot is complete, they
can get give their robot
directions from the IPad with Wi-
Fi.
Next class, students will build on
to their robots to change their
function (purpose).
Observer: Ms. Lizzie
Date:3/13/17
Time: 2:00
Thoughts, Questions, Connections to
Methods Classes
Legos have came along way
since I was younger.
Students were the most excited
about this activity than any other
activity I have seen so far.
Students show a lot of previous
knowledge in terms of pieces
being designed for certain
functions.
This project really allows students
to be hands on, as well as use
higher-order thinking skills
(create).
This project also allows students
to have practice in
communication/ collaboration.
This project alone has increased
my desire to work at a STEM
school.