Students will explore the opportunities and challenges of using renewable energy by …
Students will explore the opportunities and challenges of using renewable energy by selecting a Minecraft Biome and developing a home that utilizes the unique characteristics of that biome to create energy. The lesson is intended to be completed in two different parts. In Part 1, students will learn about how Clean Energy sources can be different based on the biome. They will also familiarize themselves with Minecraft. In Part 2, students will select a specific Minecraft world (6 different biomes) and will design and build a home that uses a renewable energy source unique to that biome.
Students easily identify appropriate and inappropriate online behaviors. This lesson empowers students to …
Students easily identify appropriate and inappropriate online behaviors. This lesson empowers students to collaborate while reviewing strategies to disengage or react when interactions become uncomfortable and potentially unsafe.
Setting and maintaining expectations is an essential indicator of future student success …
Setting and maintaining expectations is an essential indicator of future student success at all grade levels. At the start of each school year, classes review citizenship skills to get reacclimated to the school and the classroom environment. Help students set a strong foundation for their digital lives by teaching digital citizenship and face-to-face skills. In doing so, students will be equipped with tips for safety and success no matter their setting.
In this beginning of the year lesson, students will review school rules …
In this beginning of the year lesson, students will review school rules and school expectations when using devices by demonstrating proper care with skits. Students will know what’s allowed or not and how to communicate inappropriate use of technology. Please review items and individual school rules/expectations as they will vary depending on location, devices and technology departments.
Students will build a program to retell a story. Students will include …
Students will build a program to retell a story. Students will include sequencing and debugging, abstraction, patterns, loops, and decomposition skills to effectively tell the story events and include essential story elements.These materials were created by CodeVA in partnership with George Mason University and were funded by the National Science Foundation under Grant Award #1837380
Students will design and create a miniature working chariot that can carry …
Students will design and create a miniature working chariot that can carry a passenger (Lego or Playmobil person) when a robot is coded to move around a designated track. Chariots must include a working wheel and axle, platform that holds the rider, hitch that will connect to the robot, and decorations on the chariot exterior that reflect the ancient culture of the students’ choice.
Students will apply their knowledge of the solar system in this two …
Students will apply their knowledge of the solar system in this two step challenge. First they will use the attachments for their robot, Legos, and additional recyclable/craft supplies to create a space suit for their robot that will account for all of his basic needs while encountering the varying conditions in space. Then, students will program their robot to visit the planets in size order starting with the largest planet. Students can use number line mats, grid mats, or a piece of bulletin board paper to create their “map” of the solar system. They will demonstrate their understanding by creating a diagram of the planets in order from the sun.
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is …
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is intended to assist in guiding middle school-aged students through various activities using the Rokit Smart robot kit. The Rokit Smart utilizes Arduino, a widely-used open-source environment for programming that enables users to create interactive electronic objects. Designed through modules, the activities can be grouped to fit after-school, summer camp, or other student enrichment needs.
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is …
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is intended to assist in guiding middle school-aged students through various activities using the Rokit Smart robot kit. The Rokit Smart utilizes Arduino, a widely-used open-source environment for programming that enables users to create interactive electronic objects. Designed through modules, the activities can be grouped to fit after-school, summer camp, or other student enrichment needs.
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is …
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is intended to assist in guiding middle school-aged students through various activities using the Rokit Smart robot kit. The Rokit Smart utilizes Arduino, a widely-used open-source environment for programming that enables users to create interactive electronic objects. Designed through modules, the activities can be grouped to fit after-school, summer camp, or other student enrichment needs.
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is …
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is intended to assist in guiding middle school-aged students through various activities using the Rokit Smart robot kit. The Rokit Smart utilizes Arduino, a widely-used open-source environment for programming that enables users to create interactive electronic objects. Designed through modules, the activities can be grouped to fit after-school, summer camp, or other student enrichment needs. *Module 4 is meant to be done after Modules 1-3 are completed.
Students will work with a partner to pair-program a comparison of two …
Students will work with a partner to pair-program a comparison of two different leaders and their role in the Civil War (Abraham Lincoln/Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant/Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson/Frederick Douglass) using Twinery.org. Their product must also incorporate and attribute existing digital media (i.e.images). Students will then find a partner group that selected different figures and peer review their Twine product with emphasis on usability, content, language, user perspective, image layout/attribution and ease of use. The feedback given must be addressed and incorporated. Students will then complete a Partner Evaluation form to review their experience working with pair programming.This lesson may need to be split across two class periods.
Lesson Overview In this unplugged lesson, students will be introduced to Ruby, …
Lesson Overview In this unplugged lesson, students will be introduced to Ruby, a little girl who goes on a big adventure while learning about computer science concepts. They will then learn about algorithms and the importance of sequence through a variety of activities.
In this unplugged lesson, students will be introduced to the computer science …
In this unplugged lesson, students will be introduced to the computer science concepts of loops as Ruby begins her journey to find the five gems. Students will then participate in fun, engaging, and active unplugged activities to further explore loops.
This is a lesson plan that correlates with the Computer Science SOL …
This is a lesson plan that correlates with the Computer Science SOL 2.4 where students make their own online storyboard in order to demonstrate how to put a story in a logical sequence and then discuss how that stories are similar to computer programs.
Before goods are shipped in trucks or containers, they are usually placed …
Before goods are shipped in trucks or containers, they are usually placed in protective packaging and arranged on pallets for efficient transport. Stacking goods on a pallet is a repetitive job that can cause injury to workers. Because of this, many factories that require a high volume of palletization have turned to using robots to perform palletizing tasks. In this lesson plan, students learn how to program a robot to be efficient and effective at this real-world task.
Sensors are part of most modern day technologies. They are integrated into …
Sensors are part of most modern day technologies. They are integrated into our vehicles, appliances, buildings, and phones. Touch sensors trigger doors to open, motion sensors detect moving vehicles or pedestrians, and heat sensors supply an extra level of safety to our stoves. Sensors are integral to how we interact with technology and are becoming more common in the systems around us.In this lesson, students will explore some of the sensors used in transportation. They will make their own touch sensor and program a sign to display a message or warning when their sensor is triggered.
What is the Essential Understanding(s)/Big Ideas that are applicable to this lesson …
What is the Essential Understanding(s)/Big Ideas that are applicable to this lesson and refer to VA SOL and Framework if applicable?ES.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science and scientific reasoning and logic. Key concepts include b) evidence is required to evaluate hypotheses and explanations; c) observation and logic are essential for reaching a conclusion;What is the essential objective in this lesson?To help these students better understand/identify necessary information that they may need while doing research projects or for this course their final project.
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