science — Blog — msgilbertrocks

MarGilly, the collaborative duo of Maggie Lu and Jen Gilbert, is always on the lookout for new and engaging ways to teach science to our students. Recently, we created a Makey Makey interactive poster project for Earth Day with the goal of sharing the content with younger students.

STEAM, MarGillyMarGillyMay 14, 2023STEAM, classroom teaching, projects, science, Makey Makey, interactive, MarGilly

Catapults: Ball Over The Wall Challenge

Popsicle stick catapults for fun as well as hands-on experience with building, testing, and measuring.

STEAMJen GilbertJanuary 7, 2022classroom teaching, science, STEAM, socially distant

Hybrid Flower Experiment in Animal Crossing

After a couple weeks of playing, I had this crazy idea to try doing a science experiment with students making hybrid flowers in Animal Crossing.

Education Technology, MarGillyMarGillyMarch 6, 2021classroom teaching, science, MarGilly

Rosie the Root Robot

Last year I tested a Root robot from iRobot Education on loan as part of their ambassador program. Adventures continue with my very own Root affectionately named Rosie 2.0.

Virtual Tours and Google Meet

Using distance learning to reach your students during school closures? Maybe these ideas/activities can help!

Rockets and Roller Coasters

Rockets and roller coasters, oh my!

STEAMJen GilbertDecember 1, 2019classroom teaching, STEAM, engineering, integration, science