This week the Steam Council focused their efforts on 3D printing! Michael Tye made a wonderful 3D print of the FlatCat, one of Scoot Dimon’s trademarks. Upon retiring at the end of last year, the WildCats are still paying tribute to this amazing teacher! Mr. Dimon is definitely one of those special teachers that made … More FlatCat – A Tribute to Scoot Dimon
Today the Econ for Entrepreneurs classes took a hands-on tour of the Innovation Lab, featuring the Miter saw, band saw, electric screw drivers, drills, and soldering irons. We encourage all classes to take tours of the lab space to open students minds to the possibilities and to take their projects to the next level!
From taking selfies to painting self-portraits, creating art in ones image is a classic yet interesting way to catalog where you are and reflect on who you are at a place in time. Students in Ms. Hurd’s art classes took a twist on the classic self-portrait by studying the major sections of the brain and … More Steamy Self Portraits
The Innovation Lab opened in October 2015 with two Up Mini 3D printers. These printers worked great for us, but student projects have become more sophisticated, and general use is in higher demand. The need for a more robust, educationally focused 3D printer became a priority. We decided to go with the uPrint Plus SE. … More 3D Printer Upgrade!!!
New to the Student Leadership landscape is the STEAM Council!! Today during Club Period, the STEAM Council members had their first training session on the bandsaw. Our hope is that all STEAM Council members will be well-versed on the equipment in the Innovation Lab and be available to help students during Office Hours with their … More STEAM Council Is Born
Westminster Middle School Innovation Lab Blog 