by Nick Roussos | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, STEAM at Akiva
Grade 5 works on designing their sumo wrestling robots. The physical design of the robot is just as important as the code that decides how the robot behaves. A low center of mass and a well programmed light sensor helps the robots stay in the ring and win the...
by Nick Roussos | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, STEAM at Akiva
Grade 6 learns how to bridge the gap between digital and physical objects. The MakeyMakey teaches the basics of circuits and allows students to use their coding knowledge to create unique and interactive...
by Nick Roussos | Nov 17, 2020 | Blog, STEAM at Akiva
Under the unit of Earth & Space, Grade 6 students learn about gravity, and pressure within the different atmospheric layers. They also learn to relate to different objects that could be found travelling through these atmospheric...
by Nick Roussos | Nov 17, 2020 | Blog, STEAM at Akiva
As part of the topic of energy, Grade 5 students represent their understanding of the fundamental properties of sound waves. They also experiment with how sound propagates through a variety of different...
by Nick Roussos | Nov 5, 2020 | Blog, STEAM at Akiva
Grade 2 students use tools designed and constructed in STEAM time to help keep the Akiva outdoor yard clean and promote an eco-friendly environment....
