GeoTech 1

SPEED Interactive Map

In class we studied states and we used the acronym SPEED to learn about issues in the states. SPEED represents Social, Political, Economic, Environmental, and Demographics. By using the lens of SPEED we were able to gain more insight into issues that affected assigned states. We used the Hummingbird robotics to animate various elements related to SPEED.

The state that I was assigned was Alabama. For this project we used various inputs to represent things on the map. Also, we used different pictures on this project to show and represent things on our map. I used inputs like LED's, Tri LED's, and motors on my map to show how my map address the geography part of the map. This project also addressed Digital Technology by using code in our project to make a picture move or maybe even light up. So for two of our pictures we used regular LED's then, for the capital picture of Alabama we used Tri LED's which created more then one color. Lastly, we used a motor for the picture of the ship to make it seem like it is swaying left to right.