Explorations in Geometry-Digital Practice

This week we will explore some online resources that support our Bridges learning about Patterns, Polydrons, and Paper Quilts.

1) Review the basics of the pattern building/quilt design software.

2) Work independently at your computer to complete the design challenge.

3) If there is time, visit these additional online resources for extra practice:

-Create Quilt Patches with the Patch Tool
-Create Geometric Shapes with the Shape Tool
-Shape Sorting
-2D Shape Pictures
-Shape Construction
-Guess The Hidden Shape
-Building Cubes (Advanced)

Online Story Writing

This week we will work on practicing our typing and our writing skills by writing a creative story online. When we're done, we'll share you story with the class.

1) Click HERE to make-up a story.

2) If there's time, click HERE try writing a comic strip-style story.

LittleBits Intro

This week we will continue learning about circuits by using additional LittleBits parts. The purpose is for students to learn about how the parts work so that they can begin to design unique ways to build something to integrate art, design, and technology. 



1) Review the parts in the 10 bit kit. 

2) Learn about the new parts in the 14 bit kit. 

3) Work in a small group to build circuits with the different parts. 

4) Brainstorm and discuss ways that different circuit combinations can be used to create a practical design that we can use in our daily lives.

Screen Capture and Comparing

This week we will learn how to create a screen capture and we will use the editing features of the screen capture program to compare some of our favorite things. Next week we will research and capture images of chicks.

1) Click HERE to search for your favorite things (hobbies, food, places, etc.).

If you're having trouble finding images click HERE.

2) Find an image you like and capture the screen shot.

3) Use the editing features to mark interesting features.

4) Save image to computer.

5) Insert images into a Powerpoint slide. Arrange the images and print.

3D Printing

This week we will learn about, and experiment with, the 3D printer. We will start with basic features and uses of the 3D printer, and then we will explore basic design concepts and create a custom bag tag.

3D printing (world of possibilities):


Umbilical Cord Clamps in Haiti

1) Log-into Tinkercad with the username/password provided in-class.

2) Create a new project. Name the project with your first and last name.

3) Follow the steps to creating an oval with a small hole and the letters for your name.

Dimensions:

Oval-No more than 90mm wide and 50mm deep.
Letters-7mm thickness
Tag hole-5mm wide

Reading Practice

This week we will practice reading by reviewing site words and by reading/creating stories online.

Start by completing site words practice:

1) Click HERE to open Dolch Words website and practice at least two of the activities.

2) Click HERE to practice creating three letter words out of the seven letter provided.

Visit these sites to read some interactive stories online:

3) Click HERE for interactive reading.

4) Click HERE to read some popular stories online. 

5) Click HERE for more practice.

Visit this site to create your own unique story:

6) Click HERE

Interactive Design and Programming with Makey Makey

The Makey Makey can be used to create interactive art, animations, music, or game. This week we will focus on music by writing a program using Scratch and then controling our program using the Makey Makey. Once you have created the basic program, you can add art elements or other interactive features.

Objectives:

• Modify a Scratch musical program to work with the Makey Makey.
• Experiment using different materials with the Makey Makey to control the program.
• Customize the music program by adding additional interactive elements.

1) Review this Music Example (Choir) and discuss how it can be modified to work with the Makey Makey.

2) Write a similar program using controls that work with the Makey Makey.

3) Test your program, and use different conductive materials to make your program run (be creative).

4) Reflect on your results below: