6th Grade Flight and Space Updates

Two updates from the beginning of the year! The first is from September and early October. The second is from November. Enjoy!

In class we have been working on designing and researching.We went over the design  cycle.We researched about Apollo 13.We learned about space.We learned about 3D printing.We also learned about the Riverside Museum in Glasgow,Scotland. 

By Klarissa


Right now in class we are making kites. My kite is going to be electric green. It is a group project. We just finished making our first triangle and are currently making our dimond.  We have instructions at least.

By Sophia

5th Grade Design Updates

In class we are making a tree house on paint that is going to be graded. Also it is going to be great and I hope I get a good grade. I also hope it is good enough for Mr. Hron to give me a good grade in person on the tree house.

By Ethan


Today we are making treehouses and learning how to save our picture on the computer. And we are doing research about what and how the treehouse can be built and how to make it safe.

By Ryanne


Okay so we have been studying treehouse designs and I have a good start. We have been doing fun stuff. This is a good building experience. We do details and we don't accept one or or a few. :) This is a very good thing for you if you need help to design.

By Seada

Student Update - Design and Modeling

So far in class we are mainly learning about design and modeling. I’ve learned the design cycle and how to know if a website is reliable. An important thing i’ve learned is why we do what we do. Example: why we need to know if a website is reliable, why we need to follow the design cycle, and why we need to be specific.   

By Johanna

Welcome to Mr. Hron's Classroom

Here is the message sent home this week to all students I teach. Thank you!

Welcome to Mr. Hron’s Classroom!

Hello! My name is James Hron, and I am your child’s teacher this year! The classes I teach give students the skills they need to keep up with an ever-changing, technology-driven society. It is my goal that I can partner with you to best support your child in our strong community of learners.

If you ever have any questions about how to impact your child’s education in a positive way, or are curious about the importance of education, class sizes, education strategies, or anything else, please ask! I want to help you feel empowered as a positive force in your child’s life.

What do you need to know?

·         Class updates and assignments can be found at: mrhron.blogspot.com

·         Take a look at what is happening in the classroom with twitter: @mrhron

·         Please contact me about anything:

o   Email: james.hron@fridley.k12.mn.us

o   Classroom Phone #: 763-502-5444

o   Office Phone #: 763-502-5455

Interested in helping out? Here is how!

·         I would love to have parents or relatives to come in and discuss their journey towards any employment involving technology or design. If you are interested, please contact me!

·         I would love to show off new and current technologies, including drones, VR, and others. If you have access to these resources and are interested in partnering with my classroom, please contact me!

·         Interested in volunteering to help in class? Please contact me, and we can set up a time for you to come in and help!

·         Are you interested in donating to our classroom supplies? Please contact me, we are always looking for different resources depending on the time of the year!

Thank you! I am looking forward to another great school year together!

Sincerely,

James Hron

Fridley Middle School

Welcome Back!

Welcome back Tigers!

I am very excited to begin teaching this year. This year, I am teaching only 3 courses - Design and Modeling, Flight and Space, and 5th Grade Design. Even so, there is a lot of learning to get done in our class!

I have one request, one call to action. I will be looking for student authors for this blog. I will be announcing this in class, but if any students are interested being an author for this blog (and beginning to build their portfolio and resume), let me know! I am excited to give students more opportunities for learning and experience, relevant to their interests and future!

I can't wait to see everyone again! Welcome back!

2017 Robot Challenge

The 2017 Robot Challenge is well under way! This year, the students will need to create an elevator. The challenge associated with this, is the challenge will need to lift a textbook.

Students have been working all year with design, programming, and robotics. They will need to rely on their entire skill set for all parts of this project. They will need to research mechanisms that make efficient use of torque. They will need to figure out a design that both combines the mechanisms to create an elevator, and a design that will work with the strengths and weaknesses of our mechanism pieces.

Finally, the students will need to create and test their elevator to see if it will work. It is a monumental task, but as the students break it down piece by piece, they begin accomplish it day by day.

Pictures and other updates can be found at my classroom twitter @MrHron! If you have any questions about anything, you can reach me at my email (james.hron@fridley.k12.mn.us).

Back...With New Family!

I (Mr. Hron) am back!

I was gone for three weeks of school due to the birth of my first child! Both Mrs. Hron, and our daughter, Eleanor, are doing great. I wanted to share the reason for my absence over the last few weeks in case you were unaware of this special time in our family.

As I return to school, I will be re-organizing the classroom and my desk, and beginning the students on their final project of the year. This project can be viewed as a final exam of sorts, but instead of a sit-down pencil-and-paper test, the students will be showing off their design skills over the next few weeks as they work on, and complete, their final project.

Please be sure to continue checking this website and the school newsletter to learn details about the final project. Pictures and other updates can be found at my classroom twitter @MrHron! If you have any questions about anything, you can reach me at my email (james.hron@fridley.k12.mn.us).