National Space Day: May 2

Star Wars Day: May 4

Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5 - May 9

Mother's Day: May 11

National Space Day promotes STEM education by highlighting the achievements and contributions of scientists, engineers, and astronauts in the field of space exploration. The event creates awareness and excitement in students about the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Expanding Our Universe picks up where we left off with Callie, RT, and Dan in a treacherous situation on the Moon. Callie and her new team, Astronaut Meshaya Billy and Canadian Astronaut Martin Tremblay, use their training and human ingenuity to deploy a next-generation space telescope. We see how teamwork and perseverance help the crew overcome the challenges of living and working on other worlds.

Discover this building game where you must program the route a robot follows across the game screen. This tiny Lego robot needs your help!

Hints for successful gummies:

• Make them in lots of colors
• Fill one or two of the molds with each color. You will have each style in a variety of flavors.
• Place them in the fridge to set up quickly.
• The gummies may be a bit sticky when you remove them from the mold, simply let them sit at room temperature or in the fridge for another hour or two. The stickiness should go away.
• Make sure to store them in an airtight container until you are ready to eat them.

Pointillism and Georges Seurat

Famous artist, Georges Seurat was born in 1859 in Paris, France. He found that rather than mixing the colors of paint on a palette, he could place tiny dots of different colors next to each other on the canvas and the eye would mix the colors. His paintings worked a lot like computer monitors work today. His dots were like the pixels on a computer screen.

Pointillism is the practice of applying small strokes or dots of color to a surface so that from a distance they visually blend together. It requires a very scientific approach to art.

Celebrate every kind of mom — whether you’re a mother, a teacher, a guardian, or a supportive friend and mentor — we’d like to celebrate and honor you on this special day dedicated to recognizing the importance of care and guidance. Enjoy the Tynker inclusive tribute, crafted with code, to show our appreciation for your strength, resilience, and love.

Let's make a Mother's Day gift!

Sending flowers to your favorite person on Mother's Day is easy and fun the Bitsbox way. Simply download the free app and follow the step-by-step instructions. You'll be ready to send your beautiful Mother's Day bouquet of flowers in no time!

"Sudoku puzzles are provided by www.sudokuoftheday.com - visit them to get a new Sudoku every day!"

Sudoku Solution from April

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, the STEM Department would like to express our gratitude for everything you do. Your dedication to educating and guiding students in their academic and personal growth is truly inspiring. In the face of many challenges, you continue to go above and beyond for the well-being of your students.

Your impact extends far beyond the classroom, as you help shape the future of society through your work. Your patience, kindness, and commitment to your students have made an incredible difference in their lives, and they will carry the knowledge and values you have instilled in them for years to come.

Thank you for being a source of inspiration and support to your students, and for working tirelessly to provide them with meaningful educational experiences daily. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. Thank you for allowing STEM in Motion to serve your students.

KISD STEM Department

Check out the resources below for your students. Add them to your collection!

• May 1 - Pebbles Elementary Career Day
• May 1 - Manor STEM Event 4 - 6 PM
• May 2 - 4 - Cedar Valley
• May 9 - Trimmier STEAM Day
• May 20 - Haynes Career Day

College for Kids (also known as CFK) will hold its annual Preview Event, to welcome the community to experience a glimpse of the excitement that awaits in their summer enrichment STEAM program for children. Don't miss this opportunity to explore and be inspired!

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

559 Central Texas College Drive

Call (254) 526-1586 or email continue.education@ctcd.edu for more information.

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for your unwavering dedication to shaping young minds in the realm of STEM. Your passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics not only inspires curiosity but fosters a love for learning that transcends the classroom.

Through your innovative lessons and hands-on activities, you ignite a spark of interest in STEM fields, empowering our children to explore, question, and discover the wonders of the world around them. Your patience, enthusiasm, and commitment to each student's growth are truly commendable, creating a nurturing environment where young learners thrive and excel.

Thank you for providing our students so many "best day ever" experiences. Your influence extends far beyond the confines of the mobile lab, shaping the future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers of tomorrow. Your impact is immeasurable, and your dedication is deeply appreciated.

Here's to you, our extraordinary STEM educator, and all that you do!

Email: STEM@killeenisd.org
Website: www.kisd4stem.org
Phone: (254)336-7836