Week 1 Lesson 3

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Today we will learn that when an image is pixelated, it loses details.

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1 - Warm-Up (5 min)

2 - UCSD Does (6 min)

3 - Turn & Talk (5 min)

4 - We Do (15 min)

5 - You Do (20 min)

6 - Reflect & Share (5 min)

Pairs, Groups, Whole Class

(5 min)

Let's chorally read the anchor chart below.

Today we will learn about how pixelation can change images and when you might have seen this happen before.

Have you ever watched a video or played a game where the images became blurry? Why do you think that happened?

When I was _________, I noticed_________.

I think that was because _________.

(6 min)

(5 min)

In the beginning of the TIPP&SEE video, the programmer defines pixelation. Using your own words, explain pixelation to your partner.
The programmer shows how to reverse the pixelation to bring the butterfly back into focus-she depixelated the image. What does depixelation mean? Hint: In this example, the prefix "de" means "remove."

Partner A: Ask a Question

Partner B: Answer

Partner A: "What I hear you saying is..."

Switch Roles & Repeat for Question #2

(15 min)

(20 min)

Open the Week 1 Student Hyperdoc provided by your teacher.
Open the project under the "You Do" section in your hyperdoc.
Play the project.
Partner A: Press the up arrow to pixelate one of the butterflies.
Partner B: After each up arrow key press, name any details that disappear.
When the butterfly image is completely pixelated, press the down arrow to reverse the process.
Partner B: Change the butterfly sprite to a different animal costume.
Switch roles and repeat Steps 1-3.