Welcome Dartmouth Seventh and Eighth Graders!Hello! Welcome to a brand new school year! I look forward to a great year of learning while doing! I will be teaching parts of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) elective wheel along with Ms. Brown, and I will be teaching Phoenix team Math 7 and Math 7/8 . Mrs. Chiu Room 902 email: chiuc@unionsd.org Ph: 408-264-1122 Ext. 15902 STEM Suggested School Supplies
For the STEM wheel, you will need the following supplies daily: - Pencil and eraser - Composition notebook with lined paper or graph paper inside I have both available for students, but if you have your own supplies, please bring them! You will be using the notebook for more than one quarter; if you have already had Ms. Brown, you will continue with the same notebook so we can try to use all the pages. If you are an 8th grader, you can also continue to use your STEM notebook from last year. You will also be using your Chromebook often in the CS for Makers class, so please remember to charge your Chromebook. |
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STEM Electives
Computer Science for Innovators and Makers (Syllabus)
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. In this class, students discover the principles of this fast-growing field by focusing on creativity and an iterative design process as they program in Python. Students will also use block coding to program virtual robots using Vex code. Students will work on a final design project with a partner that use their newly learned skills.
Design and Modeling (Syllabus)
Students apply the design process to solve problems and understand the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. Students will use Tinkercad and OnShape design software to create 3D and 2D models of their design, and depending on the project, they can 3D print them. Students will work on a final design project with a partner that use their newly learned skills.
Automation and Robotics (Syllabus)
This is an 8th grade elective and can only be taught at most once within a quarter. Students will first be working with the mechanical components like gears and sliders, and then will begin to learn to block code on the VEX robotics site. Putting both together to make working vehicles and to make contraptions will require everyone on the team to work together. All projects will be group-based in this course.
App Creators
This 8th grade course is a more intermediate programming course where students will learn how to code simple apps using MIT App Inventor on their Chromebook. They will be able to try out their apps on iPads and Samsung tablets that are provided in class. Students will learn how to create functions within their program, and they will be introduced to the user interface. Creating user-friendly applications is always a challenge even to the most experienced programmer.
Phoenix Team Information
I am looking forward to being one of the core teachers for the Phoenix team! I will be teaching math during Periods 3, 4, and 6. I have notebooks already for math
Phoenix Team Welcome Letter
Suggested Phoenix Team Supply List
Phoenix Team Welcome Letter
Suggested Phoenix Team Supply List
- college-ruled spiral notebook- able to fit a 9x11 inch sheet of paper - history
- glue stick or scotch tape
- red pens for correcting work (2)
- hand-held pencil sharpener that collects shavings
- folder or other organizing file system
- #2 pencils with top erasers (12)
- set of colored pencils
- yellow highlighter
What did you do this past summer?In Summer 2022, Mrs. Chiu went to Hawaii, San Luis Obispo, Roseville (whaaaat?), Pismo Beach, and drove from Pismo back to San Jose on Highway 1.
What did you do over the summer? |
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