Cubelet Explorations

Thanks to YEF we received a grant for sets of Cubelets that we were so thrilled to experiment with this fall.  To begin the year, we discuss the role that systems play in several of our subjects. Systems can be found everywhere! Systems in note-taking, systems in reading, systems in mathematics, in solving ancient civilization mysteries, and especially in science. 7th grade's theme is systems and using Cubelets was a fantastic way for students to explore how systems work, and all the vocabulary they needed to learn as well as incorporating the scientific method. :) 

Key Terms: System, subsystem, inputs, outputs, process/think, boundaries, energy flow, matter flow

Students had so much fun exploring all the different cubes! If you're interested in having a look at what they are all about, here is a link.