Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
I had to carefully read the technological texts and follow the procedures carefully, especially when creating the sound on the Arduino.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.
I had to compare one text to another one in order to determine which text had findings that would best support my experimenting.
4-PS3-2 Energy: Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
I learned how electric currents move through wires and any conductive material.
4-PS3-4 Energy: Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.
Electric energy was converted to sound in the piezo buzzer when it vibrated. The amount of energy I sent determined the pitch of the sound.
3b Students evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources.
I did a lot of researching online to find the best resources to help me with my problems, evaluating the effectiveness of each of the resources I examined.
3c Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.
I curated all of my online resources while working on this project. They are categorized on the Resources page on this website.
5d Students understand how automation works and use algorithmic thinking to develop a sequence of steps to create and test automated solutions.
I used algorithmic thinking when working with the code in the Arduino IDE.
6b Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
I repurposed a journal (hopefully with no copyright laws being broken), and I repurposed code in the Arduino IDE to be a new creative work for my project.
6d Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.
With my indented audience being students in a STEM classroom, I customized my touch sensors to be gears, being more in accordance with their environment.
7b Students use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.
I collaborated with others with technology for assistance and ideas in creating my product.
8.ET.CT.2.1 Apply a selected design process to a student-identified problem.
I used a particular design process to solve my problem of creating a sound board.
8.ET.OC.3.6 Demonstrate the ability to locate and use documentation and online resources to help solve hardware/software problems.
I did a lot of researching online to find the best resources to help me with my problems.
9-12.ET.OC.3.4 Create a product by incorporating prior knowledge and advanced skills
Essentially, my product was a good combination of prior knowledge and advanced skills. I had already knew how to work basic electronics with the Arduino board, but I had to learn how to use the piezo buzzer with the board. I had also previously learned paper circuits using copper tape, but I had to learn how to make them with conductive paint.
9-12.ET.CI.1.3 Utilize technology for collaboration, research, publication, communication and productivity.
I used technology to research for my project. I used technology to communicate with other for my project. I used technology to advance the productivity of my project. I used technology to publish my project.
9-12.ET.CC.2.1 Collaborate with peers, experts, and others by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate creative works.
I collaborated with others with technology for assistance and ideas in creating my product.
Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.