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In this lesson, students will gain an introduction to physical computing by learning about Makey Makey devices, connecting them to their computers, and experimenting with materials to discover which ones will work with the Makey Makey.
Agenda
Agenda
- Video: Makey Makey - An Invention Kit for Everyone (5-10 minutes)
- Read: Exploring Makey Makey (5-10 minutes)
- Activity: Flabby Physics game (30-45 minutes)
Materials
Materials
- projector
- computing devices for students
- Makey Makey invention kits, one per group
- materials to connect to the Makey Makey (see lesson plan for suggestions)
- Green Level Student Workbooks, pp. 14-15
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
computer science: using the power of computers to solve problems and express ourselves
physical computing: building interactive physical systems using software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world
Standards
Standards
- CSTA 1B-CS-02: Model how computer hardware and software work together as a system to accomplish tasks.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
- Makey Makey website
- Makey Makey how-to guide
- additional Makey Makey apps to explore
Teacher-Created Resources
Teacher-Created Resources
Makey Makey Playdoh Controller Template (created by Alba Akrabawi)
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