Project Instructions

Challenge

Merge the "Scratch" programming language and the "MakeyMakey" microprocessor to create an interactive model of a generic Eukaryotic Animal Cell that will be gifted to 6th grade biology students.

Requirements/Grading

Stable, physical model (paper, foam/cardboard, wood, plastic, etc. No play-doh). Contained and protected MakeyMakey - 5 pts
Depicts the below cellular components - 5 pts
- Phospholipid Bilayer
- Mitochondria
- Golgi Apparatus
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth and Rough in one "event")
- Ribosomes
- Nucleus
- Lysosomes
- Cytoplasm
- Cytoskeleton
Upon touch, each component will speak the below in a casual, warm, humorous and/or uplifting tone. Click here for Scratch tutorial - 10 pts
- Simile: The_____ is a cell is like a _____ because it_________.
- Proper scientific definition and function.
- One interesting fact.
- Secret ingredient (something of your team's choosing).
Visible, labeled URL link on the model (shortened using "goo.gl") that takes you directly to Scratch interface - 5 pts
"Instructable" (submitted here) that includes step-by-step instructions with pictures and video of the below processes - 5 pts
- Creating the Cell Model
- Wiring the MakeyMakey
- Creating the Scratch Program.

Day 1

(The MakeyMakey)

1. Warm Up

2. Homework

Read p. 174-181 and complete an SDQ table. Notebook will be collected as well. Your SDQ table must include the following: Labeled Drawing of "Animal Cell"; Definitions (boldface sentences) for a) Nucleus b) Ribosomes c) Endoplasmic Reticulum d) Golgi Apparatus e) Lysosomes f) Vacuoles g) Mitochondria h) Cytoskeleton

Day 2

(Cell Structure & MakeyMakey Practice)

1. Warm Up

Notebooks
Kahoot Review

2. Activity

Design and create one of the following (click here for example interfaces)
- Game Controller
- Musical Instrument
- Something else creative
Take a video for your website.

3. Homework

Click here and watch the attached video. Make a detailed SDQ table from the video (SDQ table should be ~ 1 page in length and included in our table of contents).

Days 3-5

(Interactive Cell Models)

1. Warm Up

Notebooks
Periodic Table Example
Recorded Scratch Tutorial
Physical Material Options

2. Activity

Review Project Instructions
Interactive Cell Model Project

3. Homework

Complete "Interactive Cell Model Project" (See Project Instructions above. Due Tuesday, 4/18. End of Day. )

Day 6

(Cell Model Peer Review)

1. Warm Up (15 minutes)

Final touches
Choose one "tour" computer/team. (USB, good volume, snappy internet, etc.)
Load "Peer Review Form" on your individual phone/computer (bit.ly/MMScratchCell)

2. Activity

Peer Review Tour
Instructables Review
1. Click here and divide Instructables evenly among team members (do not include yours).
2. Review individually
3. Share which Instructable you enjoyed most and why using your computer as a presentation screen. Gather around screen.
4. As a team, choose the best Instructable and submit here.

3. Homework

None

Day 7

(Dr. Mark Young from Medtronic)

1. Warm Up

Table of Contents (Title: Medtronic Talk: Dr. Mark Young)
Note: Blood Flow Heart Schematic

2. Activity

Dr. Mark Young

3. Homework

Reflection
1. Summary of Dr. Young's visit (2-3 sentences)
2. Personal reflection of Dr. Young's visit (2-3 sentences)
3. Remaining questions for Dr. Young (1-2 sentences)

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