A Fun and Accessible Way to Explore Science and Engineering in the Classroom
Community Review for Hero Elementary
My Take
Hero elementary is a fun and engaging resources for teaching science and engineering concepts. The activities are easy to jump and having the option to jump straight into the activities is something that catches students attention and helps them dive straight into it. Students can explore topics like logic , recycling and problem-solving through interactive games and videos. Audio and closed caption help make it accessible for younger students and non students.
However the lack of progress tracking across session might be a little of a drawback, and some games may be challenges for younger kids. One suggestion would be to have a login and save progress for each student which would help one to jump straight into where they left off and wouldn't have to waste time going over the topics they've already completed.
Despite this, it provides a creative way to introduce key STEM concepts and inspire hands on learning through its themes and acitivities.
How I Use It
I haven't used Hero Elementary with students yet, but I've seen the demo and have a really clear idea of how it could fit into a lesson. I would use it during a science class to introduce topics like recycling or engineering. I'd start off with a video or playing the recycling activity to spark interest and discussion. Then i'd slowly guide student through the logic and engineering games to get the problem solving skills rolling.
What works well is how students can jump straight into activities, making it ideal for students to catch their attention. However since the progress is not saved, i'd use this game and hope to complete a section in a single session.