Introductions

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Here is our Google Doc where you can view and/or add helpful tips and tricks from other STEM Brain Booster teachers.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2z9QQa6PE8E-jz7_MA_368OmTbVDU2Ci0UbmDkEKyQ/edit?usp=sharing Links to an external site.  

This is information on the opening lessons of the STEM Brain Booster curriculum.  The STEM Booster curriculum can be found in this Canvas course.  The lessons cover setting rules and expectations for your classes and getting to know your classes. 

The following image shows the scope and sequence of the lessons for Unit 1. You will note that you will spend 4 weeks with the students in Kindergarten and 1st grade, and 2 weeks with students in 2nd-5th grade:

Week 1- August 28 Week 2- September 5 Week 3- September 11 Week 4- September 18
Kindergarten Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In, Launch/Quit Programs Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In, Launch/Quit Programs, Mouse Use Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In, Launch/Quit Programs, Mouse Use, Keyboard Use
1st Grade Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In, Launch/Quit Programs Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In, Launch/Quit Programs, Mouse Use Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In, Launch/Quit Programs, Mouse Use, Keyboard Use
2nd Grade Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In Chromebooks, CSD Docs Teaching Lessons from Unit 2 Teaching Lessons from Unit 2
3rd Grade Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In Chromebooks, CSD Docs Teaching Lessons from Unit 2 Teaching Lessons from Unit 2
4th Grade Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In Chromebooks, CSD Docs Teaching Lessons from Unit 2 Teaching Lessons from Unit 2
5th Grade Class Rules and Procedures; Logging In Chromebooks, CSD Docs Teaching Lessons from Unit 2 Teaching Lessons from Unit 2

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Resources needed to teach introduction lessons are linked below:

Rules/Procedures/Logins

Point and Click Resources (mostly from Google, mainly for K-1)