3D story-tellingRead: "Leo the Maker Prince" by Carla Diana. Use 3D printer to create your hero, Leo and sheep and retell this story. http://www.leothemakerprince.com/
3D Print: All the objects created by the characters in the book are available for download and then 3D printed from Thingiverse. Students retell the story or create a continuation of the story. More... http://goo.gl/5T0uIz |
Novel EngineeringStudents read a book with problems faced by the characters. As they read the text, students are prompted to identify problems faced by characters in the text and whether these problems are ones that might be addressed with a product or process that they students could design in the classroom.
Sample books and engineering ideas:
http://www.novelengineering.org/what-is-novel-engineering/get-started/book-ideas/ Grades: 1-8 Long Walk for WaterRead the novel:"A Long Walk for Water"
Students discuss the novel, identify the problem and design a solution. Students team up and design a solution that can carry water |
Literacy & EngineeringAfter reading "Pap's Mechanical Fish", students are challenged to design and construct a boat (with 4 marbles) that can cross a distance of water the quickest with only air power. Use any materials available: cork, foam trays, water bottles, craft sticks, foam swim noodles, etc.
from NSTA: http://static.nsta.org/files/sc1501_16.pdf
Build a boat:
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/anchors-aweigh-how-does-pressure-propel-sailboats/
Grade: 3-5
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Interactive Game with Story or novelBased on a novel or story, create an interactive game with story/novel landscape. Scratch is used to add interactivity as the game is played. Scratch uses Makey Makey to connect to the game board. Literature chapter or novel overview could be demonstrated.
http://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/resources/tinkering-workshop-making-interactive-landscapes Open Document: Landscape Document Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbkx0g58UoI Grade: 6-10
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write an instructableLearn how to write a technical instruction with this INSTRUCTABLE example:
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-great-Instructable/ Grade: 6-12
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Write & illustrate a story - paper circuitsUsing file folders and paper circuits, write and illustrate a multi page story.
http://rovingfiddlehead.com/kidlit/paper-circuits-folder-story-five-little-fireflies/ Grade: 4-8
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Shakespeare Globe theatreBuild a replica of Shakespeare Globe Theatre and create a stop motion video of your work.
Grades: 6-12
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Grades: 3-8
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Story PuppetsCreate your own finger or hand puppet with fabric/felt and simple sewing.
Enhance your puppet with sew circuit. Finger puppet template and instructions: http://makezine.com/projects/emoting-puppets/
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StorytellingTell a story with story rocks.
Instructions:http://www.kiwicrate.com/projects/Storytelling-Stones/272 Grades: K-4
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Scratch in curriculumStorytelling in a variety of subjects:
https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/138297/ Grades: 2-8
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Poetry & paper circuitsWrite a poem and place a light LED in a strategic place.
Grades: 4-12
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Conductive Poetry:
Conductive Poetry: http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Poetry/
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