WFES STEAM

Today we encourage you to examine the impact your decisions have on the world around you. We will explore Ms. Roger's Smithsonian Learning Lab collection #r" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">learninglab.si.edu/collections/na… on the NAACP and brainstorm decisions we make and the outcome on our community. @eroteaches #CCTatHome

Learn how to mind map - one of the 9 Critical and Creative Thinking strategies in FCPS. What topics could you mindmap? How can mindmapping help you? fcps.edu/academics/elem…

Even though we won’t be together in school on Monday, we can still have our spirit day virtually! Celebrate May the 4th with your best Star Wars costumes or clothing! Feel free to tweet a picture and tag us at @WFES_SCA or email a photo to your teacher! @WakefieldForest

What does Spring mean to you? Does it fill you with joy as new plants bloom or frustration as your allergies make you sneeze? Create a PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting) chart about Spring. Share with us your ideas! Tag @fcpsaap and share your thinking.

To connect with @smithsonian experts, check out the Distance Learning calendar. Today's offerings include: Open Studio with @smithsoniannpg, Meditation & Mindfulness with @FreerSackler and a Webinar with a @NMNH paleontologist. learninglab.si.edu/distancelearni… #SmithsonianEdu

Organize data into patterns that even a machine could learn. Create #CSunplugged Tic-Tac-Toe rules or @codeorg #MachineLearning ocean cleanup thru Artificial Intelligence @prc_fcps @FSP_FCPS @MSMakeCode @fcpsaap #CSinFCPS #CSforAll #AI FCPS families visit bit.ly/2vkuZjY

Thursday’s spirit day: 📚& 📺 What are you reading? What are you watching? Please share! #VirtualSpiritWeek

Need new ways to keep kids engaged and learning from home? This week's “@smithsonian Learning Activities Choice Board” is here! Features 20 hands-on, low-tech, and high-tech activities in science, social studies, culture & the arts: s.si.edu/choiceboard_03… #SmithsonianEdu

Happening TODAY at 10am PST/1pm EST, join @mcuban and @Lyndsey360 for a live, interactive CS lesson alongside thousands of other learners from around the world! All ages and abilities welcome, please tune in and join us!➡️ code.org/break

Did you know that April 1st is Reading Is Funny Day? What stories make you laugh? What else makes you laugh? Can you turn your ideas into a funny story of your own? Tag @fcpsaap with your #CCTatHome ideas!

We're glad to see sunshine after the rain this week! How did you feel about the rain? Now think about the rain from a different point of view! When you think from different perspectives, you open up your mind and build empathy for others. Tag @fcpsaap with your #CCTatHome ideas!