In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad breaks down an action into a series of steps in order to program a robot to do what they need it to do.
This activity is a mini lab where students see the effects of gravity on objects falling from a resting state and objects projected out from the same level.
Projections and coordinates are key advancements in the geographic sciences that allow us to better understand the nature of the Earth and how to describe location. These innovations in describing the Earth are the basis for everything that is done in a GIS framework. Shape of the Earth is a critical starting point because in fact the Earth is not round but rather a more complex shape called a geoid. Coordinate systems are often referenced to a particular model shape of the Earth, but many different formats exist because not all coordinates work equally well in all areas. While projections and coordinates are abstract concepts in themselves, students eventually find them interesting because 1) it causes them to challenge their current ideas of the Earth's shape and 2) it is much easier to visualize these ideas for learning through interactive GIS such as Google Earth.
During this lesson, students will meet Tiempa, the course’s narrator. Tiempa is a time travelling cat from the future and will guide the students on this time-travel themed adventure. Finally, students will create sketches of their three favorite innovations from the present and submit their sketches.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In Lesson 2, students will learn about paper prototyping by re-creating a paper model of one their innovation sketches from Lesson 1. They will capture a photo or video of this paper prototype and submit it to their teacher.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In Lesson 3, students will learn about the different technology they will use in DPI: hands-on prototyping, graphic design with Gravit, 3D modeling with TinkerCAD and OnShape, and 3D printing. They will watch videos and answer questions about the various technology, and then use cardboard prototyping to create a model of a digital product.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In this lesson, students will learn about entrepreneurship, and how any ideas they come up with can empower them to create real change in the world. Students will watch a video about Maya, a 13-year-old entrepreneur, to learn the importance of mindset and branding. Finally, students will complete an entrepreneurial activity where they create a logo to brand Tiempa’s Time Machine.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In this lesson, students will define sustainability and its three “pillars”. Next, students will learn about the sustainability concept of “upcycling” by watching a video and then creating a prototype of a time machine using upcycled materials.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
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Extensive discussion of "qualia," the sense-data that inform perception. Considers the different meanings of the term and relates them to epistemological questions about mental states, theories of representation, and introspection. Includes bibliography.
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Students explore the applications of quantum dots by researching a journal article and answering framing questions used in a classwide discussion. This "Harkness-method" discussion helps students become critical readers of scientific literature.
Delve into a microscopic world working with models that show how electron waves can tunnel through certain types of barriers. Learn about the novel devices and apparatuses that have been invented using this concept. Discover how tunneling makes it possible for computers to run faster and for scientists to look more deeply into the microscopic world.
Students practice converting between RGB and hexadecimal (hex) formats. They learn about mixing primary colors in order to get the full spectrum of colors and how to average pixel values.
In this activity, participants will investigate radio waves—one type of energy from the electromagnetic spectrum. While radio waves are invisible, we can interact with them through interference. Participants will experiment with both non-conductive and conductive materials to determine which is best at blocking radio waves, while discovering differences in the radio waves used by a range of devices including: portable radios, walkie-talkies, and/or Bluetooth speakers. Because different devices use different radio frequencies, some radio waves will travel better through certain materials. Educators should begin with the file named: Radio Silence - Lesson Plan - START HERE.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Tablet or Smartphone.
In this activity, learners will experiment with different materials to interact with the radio waves coming from a household Wi-Fi router. Participants will be challenged to both decrease and increase Wi-Fi signal strength through the choice and position of materials. Through use of a mobile app to track Wi-Fi signal strength, participants will explore the concepts of reflection, absorption, and transmission of radio waveswithin the experimental setup. An optional extension to this activity will introduce the concept of polarization of radio waves and allow participants to observe differences in dual-band Wi-Fi router signals. Educators should begin with the file named: W-Fi Detective - Lesson Plan - START HERE.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Smartphone.
In this activity, learners sort and prioritize cards with new radio technologies according to their own values and the values of others. Participants explore how technologies and society influence each other and how people’s values shape how radio technologies are developed and adopted. By taking on a variety of roles and viewing new technologies through priorities that might differ from their own, participants will consider who benefits from technology and how technology changes our relationships to friends, family, and others in our communities. Educators should begin with the file named: You Decide - Lesson Plan - START HERE.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Smartphone.
In this activity, students are guided through a close reading of The Journal of Sean Sullivan: A Transcontinental Railroad Worker, a fictional book for young readers based on historical sources. Students will read a short excerpt from the beginning of the book and determine the meaning of key words. Working in groups, students will then read excerpts related to one of the following themes: working conditions of railroad builders; tension between immigrant groups; corruption of the railroad companies; conflict with Great Plains Indian tribes; and boomtowns. They will also complete an individual writing task on their theme. Finally, students will consider the positive and negative effects of the railroad on the country as a whole, as well as on specific groups of Americans.
This interactive introduces how mistakes in the genome can cause disease. The gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 can correct these mistakes and potentially cure disease.
This lesson will start with a brief history of robotics and explain how robots are beneficial to science and society. The lesson then will explore how robots have been used in recent space exploration efforts. The engineering design of the two Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, will be used as prime examples. Finally, the maneuverability of their robotic arms and the functionality of their tools will be discussed.