NEW TECHNOLOGY INVENTION – NIFTY

ASSIGNMENTLynne NorrisJuly 22, 2015

How it fits into CSP Curriculum Framework?

Big Ideas CreativityAbstractionGlobal Impact

Computational Thinking PracticesConnecting ComputingAbstractingAnalyzing Problems and ArtifactsCommunicatingCollaborating

Who?

Students work in teams of 4 – 5Teams are assignedRoles are not assigned

What?

Students create a new technology to solve a problem Impact can vary:

GlobalNationalStateCultural

Must be something that doesn’t exist

When & Where?

During the first unit of courseDone completely in classCompleted in one 90 minute class Presentations in the following class

Why?

Students are:Up and movingUsing their handsProblem solvingCollaboratingCommunicatingBeing creativeLearning CS can help them have an impact on their world

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

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

RubricStudents are always required to dress professionally when they present.

Success!Look what we made!

Thank You!

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