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”
Category Archives: Decomposition
“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””
Collaboration
Main Idea Students learn how to collaborate in a game-based learning environment. Specifically, they play “Village Voices” game. Each player of this game is assigned a particular character to play (the alchemist, the carpenter, the blacksmith or the innkeeper). There are four characters and for this reason four computers are needed to play the gameContinueContinue reading “Collaboration”
“Guess the number”
Main Idea A game will be created with students’ collaboration. The main goal of this scenario is students to understand the process of creating a GUI Game. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer ScienceLength 2-3 hoursPedagogical ApproachTechnology assisted learningCompetencesproblem identificationalgorithmsabstractiondecompositionGradesAge (10- 11), intermediate programming knowledgeTechnologiesOnline Python -Tkinter InterfaceEvaluationAt the end of the session students will “run” the program andContinueContinue reading ““Guess the number””
“PLANET APPLICATION”
Main Idea Our lives are flooded with applications on mobile phones, tablets and laptops. After discussing with students we decided to create an app for android devices. It’s subject will be our planetary system. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength1- 2 hoursPedagogical ApproachTechnology assisted learning CompetencesProblem IdentificationDecompositionPattern RecognitionAbstractionAlgorithmsDebuggingGeneralizationGradesAge (10 – 11), high learning level, basic-intermediate programming knowledge, basic principlesContinueContinue reading ““PLANET APPLICATION””
“FOLLOWING THE WALL”
Main Idea In this scenario we will try to teach to children the structure of selection and repetition by using the LEGO EV3 brick. We will also show them how a robot interacts with the environment.In real life, we have seen robotic constructions like cleaning self-propelled pools on the walls of a swimming pool. WeContinueContinue reading ““FOLLOWING THE WALL””
“Predictor”
Main Idea We discussed with students that it will be nice to have an app that simulates a predictor. So we decided to use Python and in particular the “lists” in Python. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer science Length 2 hoursPedagogical Approach Real-Life and Technology assisted learning. CompetencesDecomposition,AlgorithmsDebuggingProblem solving Pattern RecognitionGradesAge (10 – 11), high learning level, basic-intermediate programmingContinueContinue reading ““Predictor””
“Crossroads”
Main Idea Students create an application by using the scratch software so that the cars do not collide. For this function we will focus on the logic of semaphores. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer science, PhysicsLength 1-2 hoursPedagogical Approach Real-Life and Technology assisted learning. CompetencesDecomposition,AlgorithmsDebuggingProblem solvingGradesAge (10 – 11), medium learning level, basic-intermediate programming knowledgeTechnologies Scratch 3 softwareEvaluation ToolsStudents’ creationsContinueContinue reading ““Crossroads””
“Joystic”
Main Idea Students create a joystic by using Lego bricks. The main goal of this learning scenario is students to program their robots to interact with the environment of the LegoWedo 2 software and learn to use a motion sensor. CreatorDimitra DimitrakopoulouSubjectComputer scienceLength 2 hoursPedagogical ApproachHaptic learningCompetences Problem solvingAbstractionDecompositionGradesPrimary school, 3rd -6th grade, students with noContinueContinue reading ““Joystic””
“3D CUP”
Main Idea This is a learning scenario which refers to blind people and people with low vision. Firstly, we ask students if they know that people with reduced vision can read. Then we ask them to try to make their own sheets with holes imitating the Braille writing. At the end of the session studentsContinueContinue reading ““3D CUP””
” A Game in History”
Main Idea Students create in history a game by using the scratch software. The game is based on questions and the player earns points depending on whether he answers correctly or not. The goal of this learning scenario is students to learn and use the basic programming structures. We will guide them by providing basicContinueContinue reading “” A Game in History””
“Gas Sensor”
Main Idea Students create a shelter in Mars to effectively protect them and provide themselves a safe place. They decide to make a gas sensor to measure the CO and CO2 in the air and to make an effort to reduce it or inform people to wear masks or leave away in case the concentrationContinueContinue reading ““Gas Sensor””
“3D WIND TURBINE”
Main Idea This a learning scenario about renewable energy resources. Students design and build their own 3D Wind Turbine by using the “Tinkercad” application. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer science, PhysicsLength 1-2 hoursPedagogical ApproachHaptic and Technology assisted learningCompetencesProblem solving, Decomposition,AbstractionGradesAge (10 – 11), medium learning level, basic 3d design knowledgeTechnologiesTinkercad Learning Activities At the beginning of the session,ContinueContinue reading ““3D WIND TURBINE””
Night light
Main Idea In Physics students learn about the light and the electricity. The problem of the streetlights’ operation is introduced to students in order to get them involved in making a circuit consisted of a photoresistor and a led. They program a night light using the S4A software. This learning scenario aims to introduce toContinueContinue reading “Night light”
“Making music”
Main Idea Students make music by using the scratch software. The software allows them to choose their favorite instruments, add sounds and create songs. Afterwards, they can try to play the same song that they created via the software with their instruments. CreatorDimitra DimitrakopoulouSubjectMusic, Computer ScienceLength 80 minutesPedagogical ApproachTechnology assisted learningCompetencesAlgorithms, Problem solving, DecompositionGradesPrimary school,ContinueContinue reading ““Making music””
3D Drawing
Students have a 3D-pen. Teacher shows how the pen works and students start with easy freehand drawings. When everybody knows how to use pens, they can move to more complex structures. SubjectComputer Science, ArtsLength90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)Pedagogical ApproachHaptic Learning, Technology-Assisted LearningCompetencesDecompositionGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen and equipment Other Materials Needed3D pens and PLA-plastic string. ABSContinueContinue reading “3D Drawing”
Safe Candy Eating
In this exercise, children create instructions (an activity diagram) of how to safely eat candy in a public place during the coronavirus pandemic. In the end of the exercise, they get to try out the instructions created by another group and see if they are specific enough for candy eating. During the exercise, children learnContinueContinue reading “Safe Candy Eating”
Human Robots
Students give written directions for their pairs. The idea of the exercise is that students learn how to give simple and unambiguous instructions. Instructions have to be given in a certain order, or the human robot won’t do the task correctly. SubjectMathematics, Physical EducationLength90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)Pedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesDecompositionGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologiesNo Technology Other MaterialsContinueContinue reading “Human Robots”