
Thunder Valley K-8 STEM
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Middle School STEM • Robotics • Frederick CO • SVVSD
Joined April 2024
Team 404 Sanity Not Found @ThunderValleyK8 is ready to rock the @SVVSD CodeZone Challenge 2025! .@ICSVVSD . #StVrainStorm
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RT @ThunderValleyK8: Thunder Valley has been recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School. We celebrated our amazing sta….
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A @SVVSFoundation Teacher Innovation Grant is making an impact in our classroom. On duty today is Scout, a robotic dog helping us explore the application of robotic animals in the workforce. Thank you SVVSEF!. #StVrainStorm
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Students used light and proximity sensors with littleBits to build automatic headlights, pre-collision warning systems, and more! Exploring real-world tech through hands-on innovation!. #StVrainStorm
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Exploring torque with mechanical arms made from littleBits! We discovered that the farther the cup is from the servo hub, the faster it swings—but also the harder it is to move. #StVrainStorm
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Students engineered their own animatronics using littleBits! .They explored how different inputs and servos work together to create movement and interaction. #StVrainStorm
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Day 1 using the littleBits Invention Cycle to Create, Play, Remix, and Share. We met the components of the littleBits kit today in a series of challenges. Thank you @OtterCares for funding our Innovation Station Grant! We need to have you back out for a visit. #StVrainStorm
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Utilizing compound gears to engineer a powerful blade system for an RC lawnmower! . @Sphero @SpheroEdu . #StVrainStorm
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We mapped out dream vacations to visit one location with academic purpose and a second location of our choice. Voice overs accompany the footage of our Ozobot Evos simulating the trip! . #StVrainStorm
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RC rovers with phone and iPad mounts to capture POV footage! We love pairing @Sphero products together to design, create, and learn. #StVrainStorm
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We’re using the @Sphero Blueprint kits to design and test zip line carriers. Everyone is finding their own innovative way to utilize the components of their kits to transport rubber ducks down the zip line! . #StVrainStorm
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Testing our sailboats on the water gave us the feedback needed to improve our prototypes or even go back to the ideate stage to build a completely different design. #StVrainStorm
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6th grade launched into Quarter 4 with sailboats! We will test the buoyancy of their hulls and quality of sails as they take to the water tomorrow. 🌬️⛵️. #StVrainStorm
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How might we upcycle plastic rings from this robotics season? Here are three student ideas!.• Plasticware.• Frisbees.• Unicycle Seats. Design For A Better World .#StVrainStorm
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Claw Machine Build Day 2!. Teams are engineering pulley systems and linear motion setups to control their claws. Which designs will successfully lift, lower, and grab prizes from their claw machine? . #StVrainStorm
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