About Skinner Elementary
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Engineering:
Communicate multiple engineering concepts that incorporate the problem-solving process
Build with K’Nex and legos to show how force, energy, and motion work
Explore careers and opportunities related to engineering concepts
Work with engineers and engineering students to build projects
Integrate technologies such as Sketch up, Robotics and Power Point throughout the design process
Use computers to show your work and how you designed itMathematics:
Express mathematical thinking and knowledge by adapting a variety of appropriate strategies to solve real life problems
Experience ways that math is used everyday to solve problems
Investigate career connections in the area of mathematics
Learn about money and banking and train to be a teller for The Skyhawk Branch of the US Bank
Enhance conceptual understanding using calculators, computers, spreadsheets, graphing and drawing utilities, interactive boards, the Internet, video, and other forms of electronic information technology
Use computers, smartboards and other technology to solve math problemsVisual & Performing Arts:
Interpret and analyze artistic content focusing on human diversity themes
Discover how people from different times and places express themselves
Explore careers and opportunities in the visual and performing arts through community arts partnerships
Visit museums, attend performances, and work with artists from our community
Integrate technologies such as Animationish, PowerPoint, iPhoto, iMovie, Wii, and GarageBand into the critical thinking process
Create artwork using computers, ipods and digital cameras