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k'Nex Design Challenge

Posted by Lori Blantz on Dec 8, 2021 7:30:00 AM

K’NEX Design Challenge!

Click here for the website!        Click here for a detailed PDF!

Attention all teachers of 4th and 5th grade students! Are you looking for an exciting STEM opportunity to offer your students? If so, check out the links above.

  • Design challenge using recycled materials and/or K’NEX
  • 4th and 5th grade students
  • Teams of 2-4 students
  • Support from Lori and/or Giovanna
  •  A look at the judging rubric

Important Dates:

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022

Competition Date: Monday, February 7, 2022

Finals Date:  May (TBD)

For more information about this academic competition, please email IU13 Student Services at enrichment@iu13.org or call 717-606-1822. Thank you.

Topics: Competitions, Instructional Tech Tools, stem challenge

Blog Contest:

Want to win in our monthly Blog Contest drawing? It’s easy! Just share a photo of your students diving into a STEM lesson from our resource library or our NEW Computer Science Resource. This year's prize will be your choice of an innovative game or activity for your classroom and an implementation guide.

IMPORTANT: Make sure your students have visual release permissions before submitting their photos.

Ready to inspire and win? Let’s see those amazing moments in action!

Contest Submission Form

 “THANK YOU!” for all you do for our students at IU13.👍

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ECSES Instructional Technology News  is an IU13 Early Childhood and Special Education Services (ECSES) blog providing support to educators using instructional technology in ECSES classrooms. The team of Lori Blantz (supervisor), Giovanna Chamberlian (Special Education Consultant), and Andrea Fellows (STEM Teacher) create the blogs.  Contact any team member at ecses-it@iu13.org 

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