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Leprechaun Trap Challenge (STEM): St. Patrick's Day

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Leprechaun Trap Challenge (STEM) Instructions: Build a trap to catch a leprechaun using everyday materials. Follow the design process below! Objective: Encourage creativity, engineering skills, and problem-solving by designing a functional trap that could catch a mischievous leprechaun. Planning Sheet: Materials List: What will you use? (e.g., paper, string, tape, cardboard, LEGOs, pipe cleaners, cups, paper towel rolls, craft sticks, aluminum foil, etc.) Sketch Your Design: Draw how your trap will work, labeling key parts and mechanisms. Trap Mechanism: How will your trap trigger when the leprechaun enters? Will it use a pulley, lever, or hidden entrance? Will you include bait like gold coins, glitter, or candy? Building Phase: Work on assembling your trap using the selected materials. Testing & Improvements: Try triggering the trap multiple times. Identify any weaknesses and refine the design. Reflection Questions: What was the most challenging part of building the trap? What ...

Sample Cover Letter for Teacher Job

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Below is a contemporary and up-to-date cover letter template tailored for a teaching position. You can customize it according to your specific details and the job you're applying for. --- [Your Name]   [Your Address]   [City, State, ZIP Code]   [Email Address]   [Phone Number]   [Today’s Date] [Recipient's Name]   [Recipient's Title]   [School's Name]   [School's Address]   [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient's Name], I am excited to submit my application for the [specific teaching position] at [School's Name], as advertised on [where you found the job listing]. With a strong background in [subject or grade level], combined with my passion for fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment, I am confident in my ability to contribute positively to your school community. I hold a [Your Degree] in [Your Major] from [Your University] and have [number] years of experience teaching [subjec...