Elser Family Blog

Math and Science.

The kids were just talking about math.. not homework, not any specific problem, Just an older sister saying “Hey have you done this yet” to her little brother, and him showing what he knows. This was the scrap paper left over from the conversation.

Rockwell was one of 2 8th graders who Volunteered to help with the 6th grade “FLL”.. (First Robotics Lego League). Good kid. 🙂

Learning Arduino with Melinda (Girls who code)

I must say.. I am super excited about January!
Why?
Because I get to help my daughter teach an Arduino class at theClubhou.se..

So, for some background:
Rockwell has been staying after school helping with the 6th grade first robotics class.
Melinda expressed disappointment that she did not have the opportunity to do that in middle school.

Well, of course, my ears perked up hearing this.. I asked her if she would be interested in teaching a class on using the ardino, while learning how to do it herself.. to my surprise, she quickly replied “Yes! That would be great!” (Not really the answer I was expecting from my somewhat shy/reserved Melinda.. 🙂 )
So we put together a lesson plan that involves 5 days (the 5 Tuesday evenings in January) where we would get a half dozen or so girls together at the Clubhou.se, and teach them about how the arduino works, and put together a 2 line LCD display that they can program to display inspirational messages that they will be able to bring home with them at the end of the class.

We proposed it to the Clubhouse, and they liked it! I’m in the process of getting together with Chase Lanier to solidify the plans so we can get an invite out. It will be limited to about 8 (female, sorry guys) participants, and will likely be free to clubhouse members, or cost 99$.

The class will be called “Learning Arduino with Melinda (Girls who code)”

So excited!