Music Makers
Inspired by Josh Burker
Project:
Build a functioning musical creation from used materials that uses Scratch programming and a MaKey MaKey board.*
Learning Targets:
Understand, respect, observe and follow SAFETY guidelines
understanding and connecting functioning electrical circuits
writing a Scratch program to trigger the electrical circuits
building a stable construction of cardboard and other materials
Approaches to Learning:
Takes action on feedback
Reflects on own learning and self advocates when needed
Manages assignmentsIs punctual and prepared
Respects others and the learning environment
Materials:
laptop
MaKey MaKey or other creative construction kit
Scratch programming environment
USB cable (new MBP require your own USB adapter)
box cutters
hot glue gun
scissors
Alligator (crocodile) clips
jumper wires
cardboard
conductive materials:
aluminum foil
copper tape/wire
paper clips/binders/brads
other?
MaKey MaKey
An Invention Kit for Everyone
The MaKey MaKey connects your computers keyboard and mouse to all sorts of physical objects. You can use fruit to control an arcade game, construct and play a musical instrument from materials around your house and much much more!
Scratch Programming
Scratch is a powerful coding environment built for learning. Use your Scratch account to create and save your Operation Game programs.
TIP:
Use Event blocks to trigger the circuits you connect with the MaKey MaKey board.