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Designed for your classroom!
Designed for your classroom!
The curriculum is designed to fit into 45min - 1hr class periods. The map below identifies a suggested curriculum flow and supporting activities that can best support student understanding and growth.
The curriculum is also adaptable to fit into your current curriculum and flow if you are just needing a lesson here and there to supplement.
Each unit accesses a google folder where lessons can be easily downloaded or copied to your own google drive.
All lessons are written in English and Spanish. All slides have been translated into English and Spanish as well. The student materials are almost all in English.
Advanced lessons are a part of each unit's slide show, however they are "skipped". In order for students to see them, they will need to be selected and "un-skipped" in Google.
Curricular Implementation Outline
Curricular Implementation Outline
The curriculum has been outlined in a manner where the activities fit seamlessly into your classes. The activities designed to fill the 45 - 1 hour sessions, but some may run multiple periods if you find students need additional time*^.
Supply List
Supply List
Many of the materials used in the curriculum are common classroom items. However to complete Unit 1 and Unit 2, units that involve sensors and microcontrollers you will need additional materials. To make implementation easier, there is a complete bill of materials needed to implement this curriculum in it's entirety. If you decide to complete lessons independently, all individual lessons have identified the necessary materials.
The curriculum is broken down into 5 units that walk students through the beginning where they learn to understand electricity and circuits, utilizing sensors, developing real world research questions, reviewing and relaying data, and finally, understanding and utilizing Artificial Intelligence. Each unit includes it's own set of slides, lessons, and ISML's (Idea Sparks and Mini Lessons). There are introductory videos to share with students to better support their learning as well.
The curriculum is broken down into 5 units that walk students through the beginning where they learn to understand electricity and circuits, utilizing sensors, developing real world research questions, reviewing and relaying data, and finally, understanding and utilizing Artificial Intelligence. Each unit includes it's own set of slides, lessons, and ISML's (Idea Sparks and Mini Lessons). There are introductory videos to share with students to better support their learning as well.
Unit 1: Welcome to Technology
Unit 1: Welcome to Technology
Students will:
identify components of circuits and correctly assemble a variety of circuit types.
explain how electricity works
explore careers related to electricity and computer science
Unit 2: Investigating Sensors
Unit 2: Investigating Sensors
Students will:
engage in the development of sensor circuits and validate their findings
practice the assembly of a variety of sensors and explain their function
utilize vocabulary associated with sensor technology
Unit 3: Using Tech to Solve Problems
Unit 3: Using Tech to Solve Problems
Students will:
explain the importance of gathering data.
identify researchable questions and develop their own research initiatives.
ADVANCED: Students will design and deploy eco-boxes with data logging capabilities to collect real world data.*
Unit 4: Understanding Data
Unit 4: Understanding Data
Students will:
explain how data is used to relay a story to others.
assess data through graphing.
design a variety of graphs to suit the needs of the data being analyzed.
ADVANCED: Students will analyze and visualize collected data to make suggestions to district leadership.*
Unit 5: Connections to an AI Powered Future
Unit 5: Connections to an AI Powered Future
Students will:
explain the development of Artificial Intelligence through large language modules.
review and define the ethics of AI usage.
design and explain current and future careers in AI.
ADVANCED: Students will design effective methods of teaching younger students how AI is created and used safely. ^
*Unit 3 and Unit 4 have additional advanced projects for students and classrooms that enter with a strong base knowledge of microcontrollers and sensors. They may take longer as they are designed to include a research project that requires data collection.
^Unit 5 has an advanced project that doesn't require additional knowledge, but will take additional time if implemented.
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