OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

Students are given CONNEX or VEX pieces from a build kit and are given a mission. As a team they will create an artifact to complete the project. They can use any items available

Meta description

• Subject Area: Computer Science, Art
• Grade Level : 6-8
• Computer Science Domains:
  • Computing Systems, Networks and The Internet, Algorithms and Programming
• Computer Science Principles:
  • Fostering an Inclusive Computing Culture, Collaborating Around Computing, Developing and Using Abstractions
• Materials:
  • Website
• Considerations: +

Lesson Plan

Overview

Students are given CONNEX or VEX pieces from a build kit and are given a mission. As a team they will create an artifact to complete the project. They can use any items available

ASSESSMENT PRE/POST-TEST

What could we build to create new energy for urban areas?

Why do you believe your solution is the way to solve this?

OBJECTIVES

Demonstrate teamwork Explain how they designed the artifact Explain why it is the answer to the problem

CATCH/HOOK

WE are experiencing a shortage of power to allow us to use the electrical tools available to live better. Air Conditioners are overloading the grid in Urban areas. Can something be done to fix this.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

Present the questions, provide materials, select groups. Allow time to collaborate, offer assistance as needed, allow students to drive ideas. Monitor progress

Supplements

Any items in this section are the property & under the license of their respective owners.

REVIEW

Discuss with whole class the different ideas and pros and cons of each. Discuss how each artifact is a solution and what modification could improve it.

STANDARDS