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Engineers, doctors, scientists, and many other STEM jobs rely on data analysis to help them make important decisions. This lesson supports one of our essential GTT skills needed for all courses and understanding.
Share with your Gateway to Technology Teacher in Canvas (optional)
Choose 1 activity to build or create a day (Monday-Friday). You will not need to buy supplies. Choose activities you can create from things you already have around your home. Be Creative!
After you have completed your activity, consider these:
Share your reflection question answers and a picture of your favorite build with your Gateway to Technology Teacher in Canvas or Email (optional)
You will learn about and begin working with computer-aided design (CAD). Engineers and designers use this technology to create models and solve many problems. Engineers, scientists, and many other STEM jobs rely on the CAD softwares to complete their jobs.
Discussion Questions:
Optional: Send your responses to the discussion questions and/or screenshots of your creations to your teacher via Canvas
Today you are going to be transported beyond the walls of your home and into a Stanley Black & Decker Makerspace where making and doing is a way of life! Working alongside the experts of the Stanley Black & Decker Makerspace, you will see and experience first-hand how math, science, technology, creativity, and teamwork can lead to technological advancements in our everyday lives.
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Think about the design process and the role of teamwork. Consider the kinds of careers related to design and innovation.
Wrap it up and Think about it:
Share your thoughts with your GTT Teacher in Canvas if you want (Optional!)
“Virtual Robotics”
You will learn about and begin working with computer-aided programming for robots using Vexcode. Engineers and designers use this technology across many mediums to complete a multitude of tasks.
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There are so many interesting robots that are entering the marketplace or are in the production stage that will soon change our society. Below are just a small fraction of some of these robots:
These are just a small fraction of the robots that are used in everyday life. Find a developed or being developed robot and research how it works and how it will help in human society.
Discussion Questions:
What do robots do for us in society?
If you had a robot at home, what tasks could it complete for you?
Do you already have a robot in your home?
What are some areas of our current society that robots are changing?
What will robots do for us in the future?
Optional: Send your responses to the discussion questions and/or screenshots of your creations to your teacher via Canvas
“Virtual Robotics”
You will learn about and begin working with computer-aided programming for robots using Vexcode. Engineers and designers use this technology across many mediums to complete a multitude of tasks.
Monday, May 4th
There are so many interesting robots that are entering the marketplace or are in the production stage that will soon change our society. Below are just a small fraction of some of these robots:
These are just a small fraction of the robots that are used in everyday life. Find a developed or being developed robot and research how it works and how it will help in human society.
Discussion Questions:
Optional: Send your responses to the discussion questions and/or screenshots of your creations to your teacher via Canvas
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