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NEW TECHNOLOGY INVENTION – NIFTY
ASSIGNMENTLynne NorrisJuly 22, 2015
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How it fits into CSP Curriculum Framework?
Big Ideas CreativityAbstractionGlobal Impact
Computational Thinking PracticesConnecting ComputingAbstractingAnalyzing Problems and ArtifactsCommunicatingCollaborating
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Who?
Students work in teams of 4 – 5Teams are assignedRoles are not assigned
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What?
Students create a new technology to solve a problem Impact can vary:
GlobalNationalStateCultural
Must be something that doesn’t exist
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When & Where?
During the first unit of courseDone completely in classCompleted in one 90 minute class Presentations in the following class
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Why?
Students are:Up and movingUsing their handsProblem solvingCollaboratingCommunicatingBeing creativeLearning CS can help them have an impact on their world
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What is required?
Students must:Develop an original idea for a new technology
Create a model of their inventionUse the materials providedCome up with a name for their inventionPresent their invention to the class
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Material Examples
Paper platesPlastic cupsClothespinsFile foldersYarn/StringSpongesStrawsPlastic utensilsRubber BandsErasersTransparency film
LabelsSkewersZip tiesPaper bowlsPipe cleanersIndex cardsPaper clipsStickersGoogly eyesFoam sheetsAlmost anything from Dollar Tree
Each group receives a manila envelope with 18 – 20 different types of materials
Extra materials are available for students to use
Tape, glue and staples do not count as a material
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RubricStudents are always required to dress professionally when they present.
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Success!Look what we made!
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Thank You!
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