3d. Lots of Lego, Less Lego

Math, engineering

Would you like to build a symmetrical butterfly, see who can build the highest tower with a fixed number of bricks, and build a skip
counting Lego board?  This class uses Lego play to apply and demonstrate math concepts.  We'll also have some time for free building.

Prerequisites: Students will be most successful if they already understand counting and single digit addition and subtraction.  We will
focus on solidifying addition and subtraction facts, place value, double-digit addition and subtraction, symmetry, and skip counting to
introduce multiplication.

Instructor: Teela James

I love learning about new things and finding connections between diverse topics. This tendency has lead to a rather wandering career path that has included programming, technical training, writing short stories, designing parks, teaching, and guiding wilderness camping trips. I am currently able to share my enthusiasm for these topics with my two custom educated children. I feel that my role as an instructor involves engaging students by presenting fun material and then supporting them in delving into the parts they find fascinating. Students with learning differences are welcome in my classes and I enjoy working with them to find effective accommodations. I have a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan and a MLA from the University of Georgia.