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The lesson sequence is organized according to the 5Es framework for science inquiry-based learning: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. Core linguistic frames to scaffold students' learning of computer science concepts are also embedded in the unit and each lesson.
Engage
Engage
Explore
Explore
Explain
Explain
Students gain an introduction to physical computing by learning about Makey Makey devices and experimenting with materials to discover which ones will work with the Makey Makey. Students explain what constitutes circuits.
Engage
Engage
Explore
Explore
Explain
Explain
Students use physical computing to adapt and explore their Scratch projects.
Disclaimer: This is an extension from the previous version of lesson 10, when students used Makey Makey to explore their About Me project. Move on to lesson 13 if you have already used Makey Makey in your About Me showcase.
Linguistic Frames
Linguistic Frames
Activity
Activity
Explain why a circuit should be closed.
Emerging
Emerging
I connect myself to the ground to conduct electricity.
Expanding
Expanding
I connect myself to the ground to close the circuit.
Bridging
Bridging
I am holding the earth clip which closes the electric circuit.
Elaborate on conductive/ non-conductive materials.
- I think [material ] will be good/bad, because ___.
- I understand that _____ is a good/bad material, because pressing those keys works/ doesn't work now.
- I guess [material ] will/will not conduct electricity, because I have seen ____
- I realize that electricity passes through me ____.
- I observe that [material] does/ does not conduct electricity, while ____.
- I predict [material name] will be conductive/non-conductive. This is because ___ and ___.
- I can say that the human body is a conductor, because I am now grounded/ connected to earth
- From my observation that …, I can say that [material] are conductors/ not conductors, while ____.
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