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The goal is to challenge your thinking and stretch your abilities in a fun and safe environment.
The goal is to challenge your thinking and stretch your abilities in a fun and safe environment.
Challenge Pathway #1
Challenge Pathway #1
How might you create a solution (i.e. build a prototype) to solve an actual problem you or your team have in your classroom?
How might you create a solution (i.e. build a prototype) to solve an actual problem you or your team have in your classroom?
Challenge Pathway #2
Challenge Pathway #2
How might you re-create a favorite childhood memory using the Circuit Playground and craft supplies?
How might you re-create a favorite childhood memory using the Circuit Playground and craft supplies?
Challenge Pathway #3
Challenge Pathway #3
What new wearable tech device can you create using the Circuit Playground? (think of a crown, watch, badge, something for your jacket, backpack, etc.)
What new wearable tech device can you create using the Circuit Playground? (think of a crown, watch, badge, something for your jacket, backpack, etc.)
Challenge Pathway #4
Challenge Pathway #4
Maybe you just need a bit more of understanding on how things work. How can you take one of these guides/tutorials and apply it to your classroom?
Maybe you just need a bit more of understanding on how things work. How can you take one of these guides/tutorials and apply it to your classroom?
Here’s some stuff you may be able to use:
- A bunch of different projects (both PDF and PPT formats) - http://aka.ms/cpxprojects
- Online projects -https://makecode.adafruit.com/projects/
- Adafruit’s projects –https://learn.adafruit.com/category/express
- Hackster.io has some project ideas that might inspire
Group Size
Group Size
If you want to work solo like a red cup, then be my guest.
If you want to work with a partner, then high five and get to it.
If you want to work in a larger group, then hold hands, sing Kumbaya, and get working.
Time Frame
Time Frame
60-75 minutes depending on how the day has gone up to this point!
Materials
Materials
- Your own Circuit Playground
- A computer
- Cardboard
- Any other materials available. This will vary based on location.
- Be CREATIVE!
Step 1: Discuss Ideas
Step 1: Discuss Ideas
Share out ideas. Make sure everyone has their voice heard. Share the air! Equity of voice is important for buy-in of this project!
Focus on your memory...
- Close your eyes and remember your memory.
- What do you see? hear? smell? taste? feel?
- Open your eyes and sketch what you remember for no more than one minute.
- If you’re working with a partner, sketch separately and compare sketches.
If you are working alone...think of a favorite childhood memory.
If you are working alone...think of a favorite childhood memory.
If you are working with a partner, try to think of something that you both remember (pop culture, news, shared experience, etc.)
If you are working with a partner, try to think of something that you both remember (pop culture, news, shared experience, etc.)
These examples are using Hummingbird kits, but you can still use to gain inspiration!
These examples are using Hummingbird kits, but you can still use to gain inspiration!
Ideas and Projects to Get You Started
Ideas and Projects to Get You Started
- Adafruit has some amazing projects!
- MakeCode has a ton of projects as well
- Hackster.io has some project ideas that might inspire
Step 2: Sketch It
Step 2: Sketch It
SKETCH YOUR IDEAS FIRST!
SKETCH YOUR IDEAS FIRST!
Draw out your plans. Make sure everyone is on the same page and understand what needs to be done. Who is going to do what? Make a plan!
If possible, then please share with instructor.
Step 3: Prototype
Step 3: Prototype
Make it happen! Time is a wasting and you need to get making. Hop to it!
Step 4: Prepare for Demo or Die
Step 4: Prepare for Demo or Die
Before time runs out be thinking about how you will present. Who is speaking? Who is showcasing? Do you have what you need to share so others understand what it is you are trying to make?
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