The 2nd graders practiced the Substitute part of S.C.A.M.P.E.R. by substituting building pieces for the straw in a scarecrow. You can see some of their inventions in the short video below.
The students also learned more about tarantulas by using the PebbleGo resource from the library, and filling in a Depth and Complexity research sheet. After a little more practice, they will soon be ready to research their own choice of animals.
Of course, after introducing the Zoombinis app to the whole class two weeks ago, the students were eager to try it on their own. There is a lot of problem solving, patience, and observation required for this game – but it’s fun!