๐ Coverage Documentation
Instructions and information for substitute teachers covering Mr. Gonzalez's STEM class
๐ Grade-Level Coverage Guide
Choose the grade level below. These plans are aligned to the class expectations and keep students focused on independent work.
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Goal for all grades: Students choose a tool, do their own work, stay focused, and clean up their stations. Minecraft: Only allowed for Grade 4 & 5 when coding on the same serverโmust show the instructor their code every 20 min.
Grade 1
- Walk in slowly, find your station, and start working.
- Choose one option: color-tile robots, yellow Bee-Bots, blocks, or computer (Scratch/Tinkercad).
- Do your own work and stay focused on your project.
- Clean up your station when finished.
- Raise your hand for help and wait patiently.
- Minecraft is NOT allowed today.
Grade 2
- Walk in slowly, find your station, and start working.
- Choose one option: color-tile robots, yellow Bee-Bots, blocks, or computer (Scratch/Tinkercad).
- Do your own work and stay focused on your project.
- Clean up your station when finished.
- Raise your hand for help and wait patiently.
- Minecraft is NOT allowed today.
Grade 3
- Walk in slowly, find your station, and get started.
- Choose one option: color-tile robots, yellow Bee-Bots, blocks, or computer (Scratch/Tinkercad).
- Do your own work and stay focused until class ends.
- Clean up your station and put everything away.
- Raise your hand for help and wait patiently.
- Minecraft is NOT allowed today.
Grade 4
- Walk in slowly, find your station, and begin working.
- Choose one option: color-tile robots, yellow Bee-Bots, blocks, or computer (Scratch/Tinkercad).
- Minecraft: Allowed only if coding, all on the same server. Must show the instructor the code you are building every 20 min.
- Do your own work, stay focused, and complete your project.
- Clean up your station completely and help others when asked.
- Raise your hand for help and wait patiently.
Grade 5
- Walk in slowly, find your station, and start working.
- Choose one option: color-tile robots, yellow Bee-Bots, blocks, or computer (Scratch/Tinkercad).
- Minecraft: Allowed only if coding, all on the same server. Must show the instructor the code you are building every 20 min.
- Do your own work, stay focused, and finish your project.
- Clean up your station, help others, and be ready to share.
- Raise your hand for help and wait patiently.