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: Problem solving
Debugging formulas
The students will gain better understanding of what each component of an expression does in practice in maths and how it can be applied to other calculations. This scenario also contributes to teaching programming and algorithmic thinking. CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectMath, ICTLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learningCompetencesAlgorithmic thinkingProblem-solving skillsDebugging skillsGradesStudents aged 11-12.TechnologiesPen and paper Debugging the mathematic formula openContinueContinue reading “Debugging formulas”
Catastrophe game
A sports game for a group of about 20 pupils. Pupils learn to make decisions with given variable parameters and in a limited time. The game also trains coordination and social skills. CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectPhysical educationLength20 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learningCompetencesProblem-solving skillsSocial skillsGradesStudents aged 6-12.TechnologiesNone 10 differently coloured hula hoops are placed on the floor of the gym.ContinueContinue reading “Catastrophe game”
Binary code scavenger hunt
This scenario will familiarize students with ASCII binary CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectLanguages, ICT, other suitable subjectsLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents will learn to utilise binary translators and assess problemsGradesStudents aged 10-12.TechnologiesPen and paper, ASCII binary translator ie. https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/number/binary-to-ascii.html Description: A brief explanation of ASCII binary should be given in the beginning of the lesson. The teacher will createContinueContinue reading “Binary code scavenger hunt”
London
Main Idea Students get acquainted with London, its history, sights, geography. Using a 3D pen,make a 3D model of Big Ben. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectGeography, History, Computer Science, EnglishLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learning, TactileCompetencesCritical thinking and problem-solving, Agility and adaptability, Curiosity and imaginationGrades5th-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen Learning Activities Αctivity 1: The teacher shows the children aContinueContinue reading “London”
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”
Machine Learning with App Inventor
Main Idea The scenario aims at introducing Artificial Intelligence, in particular Machine Learning. The scenario uses a free tool to train a machine, for example to recognize words to switch a light on and off. The classification algorithm is then used as an extension in App Inventor. In this environment, kids develop a simple appContinueContinue reading “Machine Learning with App Inventor”
“Spaceship”
In this learning scenario students design a spaceship by using Sketch Up. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength2 hoursPedagogical ApproachHaptic, Real Life and Technology assisted learning Competences Problem solving AlgorithmsAbstractionGradesAge (10 – 11), medium learning level, basic 3d design knowledgeTechnologiesSketch UpEvaluation ToolsStudents’ creations Learning Activities Description At first we will discuss with students about the scale. After that studentsContinueContinue reading ““Spaceship””
“CHATBOT”
The aim of this app is students to understand how to use sensors and combine them with the basic IF statement. Also they will use and understand how useful are the variables for storing data. The idea was born when we were discussing about Robots which can talk and we tried to think of anyContinueContinue reading ““CHATBOT””
“ΕATING APPLES”
The main idea for the students is to create a game using BLOCKS of the KODU GAME LAB. The idea was born when we were discussing with them about their project this year which was about healthy life and in particular healthy food for kids and for Adults. Main Idea CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength2 hoursPedagogical ApproachRealContinueContinue reading ““ΕATING APPLES””
“BASIC SHAPES”
The main idea of this learning scenario is students to create a simple program and draw a square and a triangle. After that they will recognize the patterns at their code and they will try to use loops so that the program becomes smaller but the result remains the same re. Finally, they should understandContinueContinue reading ““BASIC SHAPES””
“COUNT THE APPLES”
The main idea of this learning scenario is students is to understand some advanced concepts of selection structure, repetition structure and object-oriented programming. Main Idea CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength2-3 hoursPedagogical ApproachReal Life and Technology assisted learning CompetencesProblem solvingAlgorithm thinkingAbstractionPattern RecognitionDebuggingGradesAge (10 – 11), high learning level, basic-intermediate programming knowledge, basic principles of roboticsTechnologiesScratchEvaluation ToolsAt the end ofContinueContinue reading ““COUNT THE APPLES””
“ROBOT REACTIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENT”
In this learning scenario we will try to teach children how to create robots that interact with the environment by using LEGO EV3 brick and all the sensors within the package. Main Idea CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength1- 2 hoursPedagogical ApproachHaptic, Real Life and Technology assisted learning Competences Problem solving AbstractionAlgorithm thinkingDebuggingGradesAge (10 – 11), high learning level,ContinueContinue reading ““ROBOT REACTIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENT””
“ROBOT CLEANER”
Main Idea The basic idea for this learning scenario is students to be able to use robotics for the benefit of the environment and to teach the basic structures of informatics. At the end of the course, we can discuss with students more ideas for building similar robots and applications. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength 2 hoursPedagogicalContinueContinue reading ““ROBOT CLEANER””
“Play with a Cannon”
Main Idea The main idea of this learning scenario is to help the students to understand how one object interacts with the other by getting triggered. We want to simulate the functionality of a robot sensor. When it gets triggered it sends a message to the main processor. Specifically, the idea of this game was bornContinueContinue reading ““Play with a Cannon””
“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 ANCIENT JAR”
Main Idea Students by using the SKETCHUP application will understand the basic principles of 3D Designing and Printing. They will see the 3D printing in action. They main goal is students to examine how to create slides from their designs and build 3D models by using a 3D software. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer science, HistoryLength 1-2 hoursPedagogicalContinueContinue reading ““3D ANCIENT JAR””
“Crack the password”
Main Idea In general we have to be careful when we create passwords for various sites or cards. We will use the high-level programming language “Python” to understand how a weak password is going to be cracked. In addition students will learn how to solve a problem and what is a Brute Force attack. CreatorRallisContinueContinue reading ““Crack the password””
“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””
London
Main Idea Students get acquainted with London, its history, sights, geography. Using a 3D pen,make a 3D model of Big Ben. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectGeography, History, Computer Science, EnglishLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learning, TactileCompetencesCritical thinking and problem-solving, Agility and adaptability, Curiosity and imaginationGrades5th-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen Learning Activities Αctivity 1: The teacher shows the children aContinueContinue reading “London”
Birds
Main Idea Students get acquainted with birds. They build 3D models of feeders, houses for birds and different species of birds. Present their bird. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectBiology, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTactile, Real lifeCompetencesCritical thinking and problem-solving, Agility and adaptability, Curiosity and imagination, 3D pen skills, Focus and Self-ControlGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen Description Αctivity 1:ContinueContinue reading “Birds”
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””
Sorting Pairs of Cards With a Cache
Students are shown the idea of lookup table (cache or hash table) SubjectMathematics, Science, Computer ScienceLength90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)Pedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesProblem Solving, AlgorithmsGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologiesNo Technology Other Materials NeededMemory playing cards Key Competencies for Students Understand what a cache is and how it worksUnderstand what a hash table is and how it works DescriptionContinueContinue reading “Sorting Pairs of Cards With a Cache”
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”
Copying Lego Structures
The students are told about computer languages and how they have to be exact instructions, or the program doesn’t know how to handle them. The activity is designed to make students to understand the importance of unambiguous instructions. SubjectLanguages, Mathematics, Computer ScienceLength90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)Pedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesProblem Identification, Problem Solving, Social SkillsGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologiesNoContinueContinue reading “Copying Lego Structures”