Mr. Gonzalez's STEM Class - Barnum Public Schools
Elementary STEM Education | Bridgeport, CT | 2026 School Year
Grades 1-5 | Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
LEARNING TARGETS
I CAN START
Walk in slowly and find my station.
I CAN CHOOSE
Pick my computer, blocks, or design tool!
I CAN FOCUS
Do my work and finish my awesome project!
I CAN CLEAN
Clean up everything when I am done.
I CAN RESPECT
Treat computers and blocks with care!
I CAN ASK
Raise my hand and wait politely for help.
¡ECO-ENERGÍA! ☀️🔋💡 🇪🇸 In Spanish
¡Aprende sobre energía limpia y circuitos en un español súper fácil! Conecta el sol, el viento y el agua para encender las luces de Villa Verde. ¡Especialmente diseñado para estudiantes de primaria!
¡ECO-CLASIFICA! 🗑️🤖 🇪🇸 In Spanish
¡Ayuda a Verdito el Robot a reciclar botellas, papeles, metales y comida! Aprende sobre ecología y cuidado ambiental en un español muy sencillo y divertido.
ROBO-PATH: CHAOS LABYRINTH
The ultimate 2-player logic showdown! Program your bots through a glitchy, chaotic neon world. Compete with a friend or solve mind-bending 3D puzzles!
🎨 Complete Step-by-Step PDF Guides
Download complete guides for building full games and projects! Perfect for offline learning, printing, or sharing.
💡 What you'll learn: Each PDF includes detailed instructions, code examples, and visual guides. Perfect for offline learning or printing to follow along!
Start Creating 3D Designs!
Join our Tinkercad class to start designing amazing 3D models! Use the class code below to join and start creating buildings, characters, and anything you can imagine.
Username Code:
Class Code:
Click the button above or copy this code to join: TBIBWWFLY
💡 What you'll do: Create 3D models, design buildings and characters, learn 3D design skills, and share your creations in your portfolio!
🎮 Learn STEM Skills with Minecraft!
Minecraft isn't just a game—it's a powerful learning tool! Discover how we use Minecraft Education Edition to teach coding, engineering, math, science, and creative problem-solving. Build amazing worlds while learning real STEM skills!
💻 Learn to Code
Use Code Builder to learn programming with MakeCode, Python, or JavaScript while building in Minecraft!
🏗️ Engineering & Design
Build structures, solve engineering challenges, and learn about architecture and design principles.
🔬 Science & Math
Explore chemistry, physics, biology, and math concepts through interactive Minecraft worlds and activities.
💡 Why Minecraft? Minecraft Education Edition combines the fun of gaming with real learning. Students build problem-solving skills, learn to code, understand engineering concepts, and collaborate with classmates—all while having fun!
🎨 Amazing Projects by Our Students!
Check out these incredible projects created by our talented students! From Scratch games to 3D Tinkercad designs, see what's possible when creativity meets coding.
🎮 Scratch Games
Play amazing games created by students! From platformers to fighting games, see what our students have built.
🎮 View Student Games →🌍 3D Tinkercad Designs
Explore interactive 3D models designed by students! Buildings, characters, and creative inventions.
🌍 View 3D Designs →📁 Student Portfolios
Browse individual student portfolios to see their complete collection of projects and growth over time.
📁 Browse Portfolios →💡 Want to see your work featured? Submit your projects using our submission form, and your amazing creations could be featured here!
💻 Try Example Projects from Scratch Code
Ready to build something amazing? Check out these featured project types you can create using our Scratch code tutorials. Copy the code, customize it, and make it your own!
🎯 Ready to Start Building?
All the code examples are ready to copy and paste into your Scratch projects. Follow along with the tutorials, then customize and make them your own!
🎮 Scratch Tutorials (Videos)
Jumping games, collectibles, and more — use these videos to level up your Scratch projects.
📁 Build Your Portfolio
Welcome to your creative journey! This year, we're focusing on building your portfolio - a collection of your best work that shows your growth and creativity. Every project you create can be added to your portfolio, and you can continue to improve and add to your portfolio items throughout the year.
⭐ Get Inspired by Student Work!
See what other students have created! Browse amazing Scratch games, 3D Tinkercad designs, and more in our student work gallery.
📮 Submit Your Work - One Form for Everything!
Have something to share? Use our universal submission form for:
- ✅ Completed projects (Scratch games, Tinkercad designs, videos, etc.)
- 💡 Ideas & concepts (Something you want to make)
- ⭐ Reviews (Video games, apps, websites you've tried)
- 🚧 Work in progress (Projects you're still building)
- ✨ Anything creative you want to share!
✨ What is a Portfolio?
Your portfolio is your personal showcase of creativity and learning. It's a place where you can:
- Show off your best projects
- Track your progress and growth
- Add new work as you create it
- Improve and update existing projects
- Share your achievements with others