iLab

LINKS

Scratch

To get to Scratch, click here.

 



ADOBE EXPRESS LINK

Design logos, flyers, videos, images, and MORE


Click on "Sign In" then "Continue with email." Use your firstname.lastname@students.cobbk12.org and student number as password.


Adobe Express

TINKERCAD LINKS

Design for 3d printer and laser cutter


Click on your grade level,
then "Join with a nickname"
(your student number is your nickname).



 

Paint

Create digital paintings.

Type "paint" in the search area of your computer in the lower left-hand corner of your computer desktop screen.

Tutorials

Take Pictures in Minecraft

To take a picture in Minecraft Education Edition, you can do the following:

  1. Press "E" to open your inventory
  2. Find the camera (or search for "camera") and add it to your inventory
  3. Find the portfolio and add it to your portfolio
  4. Equip the camera
  5. Right click when you are ready to take a picture
  6. Equip your portfolio
  7. Right click and it will show your images


Export Pictures in Minecraft

To export a portfolio in Minecraft Education Edition, you can do the following:

  1. Equip the Portfolio
  2. Right-click to open a two-page book of your photos in chronological order
  3. Add captions below each photo
  4. Press the Export Portfolio button
  5. Export your pictures to your "Pictures" file on your laptop


Paste Pictures from your Portfolio in Minecraft

To paste a picture from your portfolio in Minecraft Education Edition, you can do the following:

  1. After exporting your portfolio to your "Pictures" file, open the pdf file
  2. Right-click on the image in the pdf
  3. Click on "Screenshot"
  4. Draw a box around your image
  5. Click on "Copy" in the box that appears when you finish drawing the box
  6. Go into your project in Adobe Express and right click
  7. Click "Paste"


How to Take a Screenshot

To take a screenshot, complete the following steps:

  1. find the shot/image that you want for your screenshot.
  2. Press the "Function" key which is found on the bottom row of your keyboard and labeled "FN" while also pressing the "Print Screen" button which is on the top row of your keyboard and labeled "PRT SCRN."
  3. Your screen will darken slightly and a small tool bar will appear.
  4. Using your mouse, draw a box around the area you want in the screenshot while pressing the left mouse button.
  5. When you release the left mouse button, the screenshot will be taken.
  6. Go into your other program, such as Adobe Express and paste your image there by pressing "CTRL" and "V" at the same time or right-clicking your mouse and selecting "Paste."

Our Focus

  • ☺ Be Kind
  • ☺ Be Creative
  • ☺ Be Inquisitive
  • ☺ Be Focused
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iLab

Welcome to the Kemp Elementary iLab site.

In the iLab, we focus on innovative ideas to further our problem-solving skills. We will use iPads, computers, 3d printers, laser cutters, and our own creativity to work through the engineering design process.


February-March, 2025

2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades

We're working on coding with drag and drop coding on Scratch. The link to Scratch is on the left-hand side of this page under "Links."

Students can click on "Create" at the top of the Scratch dashboard to start a new project.

Every project should start with the "Click [green flag] to start" icon located under the "Events" tab on the left-hand menu bar. All other actions are just connected to the blocks before it. Press the green flag to start the program.

3d Printing Chart

Sign up to 3d print using the link under "Links"> "Tinkercard">"Sign up to print" found on the left side of this site.

See the status of your print on the form below:
(or by visiting this link)

KEY
Yellow = Printing Complete
Green = Printing Now
Red = Can't Print (reason is noted)
Light Yellow: Picked Up
White/Grey = Not printed yet
The Last column contains reasons prints did not work or the printer it's on (e3, e3 pro, ff, or cp).


5th Grade Reading

Online Book Review of Hatchet

Write Your Review on Adobe Express as a website: Use the following structure for your book review:

  • Introduction: Share the book title, author, and genre. Write a short summary (3–4 sentences) of the book without giving away the ending.
  • Your Opinion: Explain what you liked or didn’t like about the book. Include specific examples, like a favorite character, exciting part, or something that could have been better.
  • Recommendation: Tell whether or not you would recommend this book to others and why.
  • Add Creativity: Include a creative element, such as drawing a new cover for the book, creating a character profile, or writing an alternate ending.
  • Prepare to Share: Practice presenting your review. Be ready to share your thoughts and creative work with the class.
Due Date: 1/31/2025
Remember to write in complete sentences and proofread your work for grammar and spelling!

Assignment Link



Needed in iLab

Please visit our wishlist for supplies.

We are expanding our engineering and 3d design. We are in need of filament for our 3d printers (PLA+ filament is our preferred filament.)

A special thanks to the Rodriguez family for donating two 3d printers to the lab and a bunch of filament! 

Our wishlist contains supplies for the new Glowforge laser cutter, as well as our 3d printers.

3d printing

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