Learning Goal: We are learning to connect our Arduino to the computer and to program it to do as we say.
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Click the Code.org logo to complete activities that will help you to learn the basic concepts of Computer Science with drag and drop programming.
Each activity is a game-like, self-directed tutorial starring video lectures by Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies. Learn repeat-loops, conditionals, and basic algorithms. |
1. Complete an "Hour of Code"
Below is a link to a quick tutorial on how to code using coding blocks.
2. For more advanced users... Try these Scratch challenges. Check in with Mr. Garraway after completing a challenge.
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Scratch uses coding blocks much like Code.org but it allows you to take your coding skills slightly further.
"With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century." From https://scratch.mit.edu/about/ |
Use this SCRATCH CHALLENGE TRACKING SHEET to log your progress.
*Get a teacher initial once you've finished each challenge.
*Get a teacher initial once you've finished each challenge.
Flappy Bird Scratch Edition
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/16743509/
Jalen, Malachi, Terron
Taranpal, Kojo, Sana
Merlyn, Aleya, Maryam
Krishna, Ashley, Shawmia
Thushan, Sanjeev, Shancheev
Eric, Maalik, Ajikash
Showmiha, Nathaniel, Haadia
Continue working with TinkerCAD to create a prototype of your chair.
- Create your prototype
- Figure out the dimensions of your chair
- When satisfied with your design, print a copy
- Label the printed copy with the dimensions
- Approximately how much material would you need to buy if you were to 3D print your design?
- What material would you use?
- How much would it cost to 3D print your design with your chosen material?
- Prepare a presentation that might persuade your classmates to fund the production of your prototype.
This is how your group will be evaluated.
Download and print a copy of the rubric and use it to ensure that all of the criteria is being met.
On Friday we embarked on Design Challenge #2 which challenged us to design a chair to meet a character's unique needs. Each group began to create five iterations of their chair using a variety of materials (Plasticine, Popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, drawings, cardboard). The five characters are listed below along with some student work:
Grandpa
Grandpa is an elderly man who is achy and sometimes a bit grouchy. He has trouble getting around, so he walks with a cane. He also has difficulty getting into and out of his chair. He sits in his chair most of the day.
Ralph
Ralph is a high schooler who spends 8 hours a day in class. Most of the time, Ralph has to sit in uncomfortable chairs, sitting up and facing the front of the room. When Ralph moves between classes, he carries a large backpack. When he gets to class he needs a place to put his things.
Maggie
Maggie is a 1 year old who loves to play and crawl around everywhere. Maggie likes to explore on her own and be independent while she sucks on her binky. When it’s time for her to sit still she gets whiny and squirmy.
Neil
Neil is an astronaut who travels to space. When he is in his space ship, he is in a weightless environment. This is cool most of the time, but it is a challenge when he needs to sit down and drink his Tang. Neil also has a bulky space suit that often gets in the way.
Lisa
Lisa is a marathon runner who runs every single day. She hates being stationary, and because she exercises so much she has really sore muscles. When she finally does sit down it’s really important that her chair be very comfortable to help her relax and recover for her run the next day.
Reflecting on Our Work
1. What are some things that groups did well in regards to communicating their thinking?
2. What are some things that groups can improve upon in regards to communicating their thinking?
Today's Learning Goal:
To learn how to use TinkerCAD to create a 3D representation of my group's chair design.
During the Plan and Create phase, we constructed several different iterations of our char. Some materials were easier to work with than others. Some did a better job of allowing us to express in detail what we wanted our respective chairs to look like. Taking our iterations digital using a CAD program will allow us to create a digital 3D representation of our chair that can be saved, edited, shared, and 3D printed.
During the Plan and Create phase, we constructed several different iterations of our char. Some materials were easier to work with than others. Some did a better job of allowing us to express in detail what we wanted our respective chairs to look like. Taking our iterations digital using a CAD program will allow us to create a digital 3D representation of our chair that can be saved, edited, shared, and 3D printed.
What does "CAD" mean?
"CAD" is an acronym for computer-aided design. A CAD system is a combination of hardware and software that enables engineers and architects to design everything from furniture to airplanes.
Creating an Account and Logging in:
2. Enter your country and a birth date.
3. When asked for email, use your TDSB email address (firstname.lastname@student.tdsb.on.ca). Set your password as something you will remember or write it down on your name tag as I have no way of recovering forgotten passwords.
4. Once you've registered and verified your email, click Sign In and go to Create Project.
"Tinker" around until you have something cool!
What Do Engineers Do?
Engineers build and test their iterations (like drafts in writing) while applying their critical thinking skills and creativity to solve problems. They must also demonstrate patience and resilience in the face of challenges and frustrations when things don't work out.
Try these simulations out!
Try these simulations out!
Applying the EDP: 5 Chairs Challenge
- Build 5 chairs
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- Draw a Chair 3 minutes
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- Using the provided Sharpies, draw three sketches of a chair on a piece of paper.
- Using the provided Sharpies, draw three sketches of a chair on a piece of paper.
- Cut a Chair 5 minutes
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- Using ONLY your scissors and the sheet of corrugated cardboard, make a standing representation of your chair
- Using ONLY your scissors and the sheet of corrugated cardboard, make a standing representation of your chair
- Bend a Chair 4 minutes
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- Using as many or as few of the provided pipe cleaners, make an expression of your chair.
- Using as many or as few of the provided pipe cleaners, make an expression of your chair.
- Mold a Chair 5 minutes
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- Using the provided clay, make a model of your chair.
- Using the provided clay, make a model of your chair.
- Assemble a Chair 5 minutes
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- Using tape and toothpicks, build your chair.
- Using tape and toothpicks, build your chair.
- Draw a Chair 3 minutes
- Discussion Questions
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- What was it like to build your chairs using the design principles you identified?
- What was it like to create different iterations of your design?
- What did you change along the way? What did you learn from your prototypes?
- Did anyone get stuck at any point? What was that like? What did you do to get unstuck?
- Which material did you enjoy working with the most? Why?
- Which material did you like the least? Why?
- Which material best expresses the essence of the chair your drew?
- What was it like to build your chairs using the design principles you identified?
Today groups will be testing and perfecting their designs to maximize the structural efficiency of their diving boards/platforms. For our purposes, structural efficiency will be calculated using the following formula:
Group 1: Aleya, Shawmia, Rhea, Krishna, Sharmini
Platform design
Mass of structure: 600 g
Mass supported: 1700 g
Structural efficiency: 2.83
Group 2: Ashley, Merlyn, Maryam, Shathurshika, Taranpal
Platform design
Mass of structure: 500 g
Mass supported: 5000 g
Structural efficiency: 10
Group 3: Ajikash, Thushan, Sancheev, Showmiha, Haadia
Platform design
Mass of structure: 1050 g
Mass supported: 1000 g
Structural efficiency: 0.47
Group 4: Nathaniel, Jalen, Terron, Eric, Malachi
Platform design
Mass of structure: 1000 g
Mass supported: 1800 g
Structural efficiency: 1.8
Group 5: Maalik, Sana, Kojo, Sanjeev
Platform design
Mass of structure: 200 g
Mass supported: 160 g
Structural efficiency: 0.8
Welcome to Summer School!
Join us on our journey as we explore the links between Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Pro Salaries and Unit Rates
It is clear that professional athletes are well-paid. Anyone who has been following the recent free agent frenzy in the NBA, or the transfer window in soccer, is aware of the enormous sums of money top players earn. In comparison to other professions, these salaries can seem pretty ridiculous.
Math Connection: Unit Rates
A Unit Rate is the ratio of two measurements in which the second term is 1.
e.g., beats per minute, dollars per hour, kilometres per hour, 0.99/lb, $4.54/kg.
If Krishna earns $180 in 20 hours, then unit rate of her earning is given as 180/20 = $9 per hour.
Learning Goal: We are learning to use unit rates to determine how much a professional athlete makes yearly, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, per day, and per hour on average.
1. Choose a professional athlete to examine. Ensure that you can find information about that person's current salary before deciding on them. Click a link in the list below. Search for your athlete. Find their salary.
Basketball Reference
WhoScored.com (Soccer)
Pro Football Reference
Hockey Reference
Baseball Reference
2. Use your knowledge of unit rates to determine how much your professional athlete makes yearly, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, per day, and per hour on average.
3. Display your data in an attractive visual format to be shared on this website. You may use markers and chart paper (we'll take a picture of it) or create a document that can be shared digitally. Show all work!
Success Criteria for Visual Display
I will be successful if:
-My work is labeled (a subheading for each different calculation, each unit is labeled)
Math Connection: Unit Rates
A Unit Rate is the ratio of two measurements in which the second term is 1.
e.g., beats per minute, dollars per hour, kilometres per hour, 0.99/lb, $4.54/kg.
If Krishna earns $180 in 20 hours, then unit rate of her earning is given as 180/20 = $9 per hour.
Learning Goal: We are learning to use unit rates to determine how much a professional athlete makes yearly, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, per day, and per hour on average.
1. Choose a professional athlete to examine. Ensure that you can find information about that person's current salary before deciding on them. Click a link in the list below. Search for your athlete. Find their salary.
Basketball Reference
WhoScored.com (Soccer)
Pro Football Reference
Hockey Reference
Baseball Reference
2. Use your knowledge of unit rates to determine how much your professional athlete makes yearly, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, per day, and per hour on average.
3. Display your data in an attractive visual format to be shared on this website. You may use markers and chart paper (we'll take a picture of it) or create a document that can be shared digitally. Show all work!
Success Criteria for Visual Display
I will be successful if:
-My work is labeled (a subheading for each different calculation, each unit is labeled)
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