Students were busy with the Problem Solving Process while designing a marble maze. They applied concepts learned in our science unit related to force. They imagined, planned, and shared their results! Ball Ground STEM Academy

Another new book arrived today!! Thanks Shanda McCloskey!!! I’m sure the students will love it as much as I do!!

I’m thankful for such an amazing team!! We had another awesome conversation today during our STEM training! These ladies work tirelessly to serve students and strengthen each other! #thankful Jaimee Moss Ball Ground STEM Academy Rebecca Heard Mary Marble

Thanks to Share the Magic Foundation for the autographed picture and hat! My students have been reading your books and will be so excited!

Thanks to Frank Graham for teaching students to create PowerPoints! They are excited about their Georgia regions project! Ball Ground STEM Academy

4th grade ELA has been researching and writing informational essays to create a wax museum presentation. Thanks to Ms. Mooney’s class (our Tribe Buddies) for the invitation!! We loved it!! My students were so impressed with their hard work! #4Tribes1Family Ball Ground STEM Academy

What a fun day presenting our Cherokee and Creek information to our 4th grade tribe buddies! The living museum was a hit! The older students made our day with their compliments and genuine interest in our project!@BGESTEM

Students enjoyed a visit from the Cherokee County Animal Shelter today! They spent time with Tribe Buddies while learning about the health and safety of animals. Ball Ground STEM Academy #4tribes1family #BGrocks

This awesome group of students received yummy donuts and a certificate for their great attendance! Thanks to Mr. Duane Jones at Foundation Financial Insurance Agency for the delicious treat!! Ball Ground STEM Academy #GGrocks

Students used the Problem Solving Process to create a house strong enough to withstand the Big Bad Wolf. They planned, collaborated, built, and tested their houses. Students finally reflected on how to improve them and shared their results! Ball Ground STEM Academy #BGrocks

It was a great day at Ball Ground STEM Academy! Students were recognized for showing integrity at the Tribe Celebration! Our afternoon was spent making dog snacks for Cherokee County Humane Society. #4tribes1family #BGRocks

We had a great first week learning about classroom procedures and getting to know one another! We also learned that we’re in the Eagle tribe at our first assembly! I look forward to an awesome year!! #BGRocks #ballgroundstrong #4tribes1family

This week students used the Problem Solving Process to design and build their own community parks. They discovered more ideas after listening to others. #ballgroundstrong

Students collaborated while interpreting data from various graphs. They agreed that teamwork is the best method! #ballgroundstrong

Students had a great time creating their classroom giant. They collaborated in small groups to create each piece of him based on specific measurements. They ended the day by nominating and voting on his name…”Mr. Squirrely”! Ball Ground STEM Academy

Students analyzed fairy tales to design future amusement park rides! They look forward to building them tomorrow!! Ball Ground STEM Academy #LOVEBGSTEM

Students continued the problem solving process today by building their amusement park rides related to fairy tales. They agreed that collaboration was the key to success! Ball Ground STEM Academy #LOVEBGSTEM

2nd graders shared their “amusement park rides” with classmates. It was precious to see the interest and enthusiasm of students as they listened to others sharing their ideas! #LOVEBGSTEM Ball Ground STEM Academy

While collaborating to solve math equations, this student used “silent signals” from Number Talk to agree with her partner’s strategy. Awesome teamwork to solve more challenging problems!! Ball Ground STEM Academy #LOVEBGSTEM

A few students put their creativity to action yesterday by making “Story Quilts” about various fables. They drew pictures to share the moral and described the beginning, middle, and end! What a fun way to analyze stories and to share the lessons learned!#LOVEBGSTEM Ball Ground STEM Academy