Rick Yonker

Best AP in the world! Thank you @dpthomps for all you do! #BMSPride #WeAre192

These 2nd graders are motivated, focused and involved in collaborating at a level that even surprised a few visitors to the classroom. Why? They were given an opportunity to apply their understanding of force and motion with a hands on project! @fleenorgeo @bergjaso @district192

Getting ready for the amazing Riverview Project showcase. Starts at 4:30 today! All grade levels are engaged in projects that answer how we can positively influence the health of our Vermillion River. @district192 @bergjaso @CindaiNature @chris_bussmann @rvesnews

I have always believed learning should be fun! What are we doing to bring joy to our classrooms? Here's what one teacher did today 😀. @fleenorgeo @district192

2nd graders are doing the final adjustments to their Rube Goldberg machines. One student in a group struggling to finish asked a teamate, "what's our strategy now?". The student responded, "my strategy is to never give up". @fleenorgeo @bergjaso @district192 @MaddieSul5304

What happens when you give students the opportunity to apply what their learning in a real world way? Engagement & motivation are off the charts! #PBL just do it @fleenorgeo @district192 @bergjaso @MaddieSul5304 @BetonKerry @spencerideas

The future of science, invention, and innovation is in great hands. The Meadowview Science Fair is underway. Thanks to Mrs Moses and all of the Meadowview students for their hard work. #sciencefairsrock @district192 @MeadowviewTige1 @BeckyBican

These 2nd grade scientists are applying what they learned about force and motion. They are designing Rube Goldberg machines and taking time to reflect and revise as they build. @NTEMedia @fleenorgeo @bergjaso @isd192 @KeryJames @MaddieSul5304 @thinksci

Akin Road 3rd graders are taking a virtual field trip today regarding architectural design. This is all part of a month long interdisciplinary unit teachers helped design, combining science, literacy and social studies. @district192 @bergjaso @MaddieSul5304 @BetonKerry

These young scientists are applying their knowledge of magnetism to solve real world problems. In this case, keeping their water bottle from constantly getting knocked over. @kbollesen @district192 @fleenorgeo @bergjaso @thinksci

These 4th grade scientists are beginning a learning experience about magnetism. Engagement is high because they have time to make observations and ask all sorts of questions! @fleenorgeo @bergjaso @district192 @kbollesen @LisaEdwards192 @thinksci

Hands on projects and inquiry are central to our design of learning experiences @district192 . @rogue_robotics is partnering with Akin Road Elementary as these young scientists design their own robots! @bergjaso @chris_bussmann @MaddieSul5304 @fleenorgeo

Thank you @rogue_robotics for inspiring these 1st grade engineers as they design their own robots! @district192 @bergjaso @chris_bussmann @fleenorgeo

These young engineers designed sleds, tested them and are now modifying them to go faster and farther. This is 1st grade science in Minnesota! @fleenorgeo @bergjaso @thinksci @chris_bussmann @district192

These 5th grade students just broke out! Well done and awesome teamwork today! #breakoutedu @breakoutEDU @fleenorgeo @kbollesen @isd192

Exploring sound in 1st grade. These young scientists are learning to use modeling to show and explain the difference between loud and soft sounds. @fleenorgeo @BetonKerry @isd192 @bergjaso @thinksci @kbollesen

This is a very interesting approach and I love how clearly you articulated the process here. Thank you! Worth a look. @rose_rosecolby @chris_bussmann @blazekm @AndyNelson132 @bergjaso

Inertia, forces, and motion, oh my! Exploring more physics with 2nd graders @kbollesen @eduReknoy #physics

For educators who work with youth grades K-5. Aug 1-5 at the University of Minnesota

Trying, learning and revising designs is critical to deeper learning. These 2nd graders are applying their knowledge by building these machines. Energy and engagement is off the charts! @NathanMoudry @fleenorgeo @isd192 @BeckyBican @bergjaso @chris_bussmann #weare192