Potentiometer

Students are introduced to variables using the power automaton. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer science, mathLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachCollaborative learningCompetencesData, programmingGradesFrom 3rd gradeTechnologiesMIT AppInventor (a user account must be set up for this, PC or tablet is required for use), Potency Machine worksheet. 1. Introduction: The teacher introduces the concept of variables and explains it using theContinueContinue reading “Potentiometer”

Introduction to sensor technology with aquaponics

The goal is to independently develop an aquaponics project in which a complete system is established in a school.This system is built step by step and includes the following subtopics: Aquaponics and recirculating systemsFish and plant speciesProgramming an Arduino (“control system”) CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer science, biology, geography, physicsLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachExplorative learningCompetencesProblem solving, abstraction, decomposition,ContinueContinue reading “Introduction to sensor technology with aquaponics”

Arduino sensors

The goal of the scenario is an introduction to the basic characteristics of sensors, how they work and how they are used.The task is to read out various sensors and bring them onto a display at predefined intervals. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer ScienceLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachExplorative learningCompetencesNew technologies, dataGradesPrimary school, grade 5-6TechnologiesArduino Uno board, plug-in board,ContinueContinue reading “Arduino sensors”

Introduction to Arrays

The aim of the learning unit is to explain the use of arrays to the students and to try them out. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectInformaticsLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachExplorative learningCompetencesStudents should understand:How arrays are constructedWhat operations are possibleWhat arrays can be used forData types, generalizationGradesElementary school, from grade 3TechnologiesWorksheet: Arrays 1 Worksheet, Arrays 2 Worksheet, Arrays 3ContinueContinue reading “Introduction to Arrays”

Binary numbers with cards

Students will learn how to do basic calculations using binary numbers on cards CreatorMikko MuiluSubjectMath, ICTLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents learn to understand how binary numbers work on basic math solutionsGradesStudents aged 9-12.TechnologiesPen and paper Binary numbers with cards Description: Computers are made of transistors and they can’t calculate or understand numbers in the very basicContinueContinue reading “Binary numbers with cards”

“Conditions and operators 2”

Main Idea:The scenario introduces other basic operators. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectGerman (descriptions of things and people) / geography / mathematics / other subjectsLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachProblem-based LearningCompetencesControl Structures, Data, ProgrammingGradesElementary school, from grade 4thTechnology-EvaluationWorksheets Description: Teacher introduces through some examples conditions and for what purpose conditions and other operators are used when working with computers. ExamplesContinueContinue reading ““Conditions and operators 2””

“Conditions and Operators 1”

Main Idea:The scenario introduces conditions and basic operators. Creators Jan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectGerman (descriptions of things and people) / geography / mathematics / other subjectsLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachProblem- based LearningCompetencesControl Structures, Data, ProgrammingGradesElementary school, from grade 4th Technology-EvaluationWorksheet Description:Teacher introduces through some examples conditions and for what purpose conditions are used when working with computers. PartnerContinueContinue reading ““Conditions and Operators 1””

“Variable Assignment”

Μain Idea:This learning scenario shows that variables can also be assigned the values of other variables. For this purpose, only variables with numerical values are used at first. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectMathematics / other subjectsLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachProblem-based LearningCompetencesData, AbstractionGradesElementary school, from grade 5thTechnology-Evaluation Worksheets Description:Teacher briefly introduces that variables can also be assigned the valuesContinueContinue reading ““Variable Assignment””

 “Estimate Trees”

Main Idea :This learning scenario introduces the concept of decomposition: how to divide a problem into several smaller ones so that they are easier to solve. This addresses a specific problem, the determination of the number of trees as well as damaged trees. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Idzik MartinSubjectGeography: dealing with mapsBiology: forest, trees, tree diseases /ContinueContinue reading ” “Estimate Trees””

“Variable Types” 

Main Idea: The scenario shows different variable types. In the first step, numbers, text and Boolean variables are introduced. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubject Geography, mathematics, transferable to different subjectsLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachReal -life learningCompetencies DataGradesPrimary school, grade 5th Technology- Description The teacher briefly introduces the topic. Students work on the worksheet. Task 1: Students learn about different variable typesContinueContinue reading ““Variable Types” “

“Dynamic Variables”

Main Idea:This learning scenario shows that variables can change their value without an assignment. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectChemistry / mathematics, transferable to different subjectsLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachExplorative learningCompetencesData, ProgrammingGradesPrimary school, grade 5Technologies-Evaluation Tools Worksheets The teacher briefly introduces the topic. Students work on the worksheet.Task 1: Students place a thermometer at the window.Task 2: Students measure theContinueContinue reading ““Dynamic Variables””