Technology Curriculum Overview
Google Classroom Assignments Calendar
(Students may access assignment links and turn in by logging into their Google Classroom account)
September
iAM Video Project: A "Getting-To-Know-You" Activity
During the first few weeks of the new school year grade seven students will be creating short videos to tell the world who they are. Students will become familiar with Adobe Spark video creating software and sharing projects via Google Classroom.
The essential question driving our inquiry: How can you use digital media to tell a story that epitomizes who you are?
The goal: Tell a powerful story using images to share likes, dislikes, hobbies, aspirations, and any other information about themselves the student feels is pertinent.
Skills: Students will learn to use the Adobe Spark tools, take photos, gather free public domain images, apply edits, and produce a 2-3 minute animated, narrated video that will be shared in class.
Approximate Dates: September 4-21
The essential question driving our inquiry: How can you use digital media to tell a story that epitomizes who you are?
The goal: Tell a powerful story using images to share likes, dislikes, hobbies, aspirations, and any other information about themselves the student feels is pertinent.
Skills: Students will learn to use the Adobe Spark tools, take photos, gather free public domain images, apply edits, and produce a 2-3 minute animated, narrated video that will be shared in class.
Approximate Dates: September 4-21
Project Requirements
iam_video_project_requirement_.pdf | |
File Size: | 70 kb |
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October/November
Web Design & Development
Project Overview: World’s Largest Lesson introduces the Sustainable Development Goals to children and young people everywhere and unites them in action. In this project, students will endeavor to explain what The Global Goals for Sustainable Development are and why they are important, create a plan of action detailing possible solutions to the problem, and create a website to spread awareness.
Questions for Investigation: What is the purpose of a website? What are the biggest problems faced by the world? How can we use our creative powers and technology skills to propose solutions and raise awareness?
Skills: Web development, page composition, HTML, CSS, web design and code validation. Students will use these software technologies together to produce a website. Students will cover the Web design/development process and practice skills such as graphic design, design thinking, and collaboration.
Approximate Dates: October 1 – November 30
Questions for Investigation: What is the purpose of a website? What are the biggest problems faced by the world? How can we use our creative powers and technology skills to propose solutions and raise awareness?
Skills: Web development, page composition, HTML, CSS, web design and code validation. Students will use these software technologies together to produce a website. Students will cover the Web design/development process and practice skills such as graphic design, design thinking, and collaboration.
Approximate Dates: October 1 – November 30
Website Rubric
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File Size: | 38 kb |
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January
NASA 3D Design Challenge
Questions for Exploration: What equipment do astronauts use on the International Space Station? How can you combine the function of two or more of these items into one? What is CAD? Who uses CAD?
Project overview: For this challenge, students will use their ingenuity to create a helpful tool that combines the functions of two objects being used by crew aboard the International Space Station. Students will be inventing multi-use tools and customized equipment astronauts can use, including solutions used for maintenance, medical, trash management, and the overall need for securing and storing items in microgravity. Human exploration of the solar system is currently limited by the need to carry consumables, replace systems and parts, and use available materials. This is why building and maintaining things in space will be important for future missions. Students will learn about the advantages of in-space manufacturing and customization. This means that crew members can print items when they are needed, including specific parts for the unique space station environment.
Skills: 3D design skills, 3D modeling, 3D printing, engineering & design process, Tinkercad, Sketchup
Project overview: For this challenge, students will use their ingenuity to create a helpful tool that combines the functions of two objects being used by crew aboard the International Space Station. Students will be inventing multi-use tools and customized equipment astronauts can use, including solutions used for maintenance, medical, trash management, and the overall need for securing and storing items in microgravity. Human exploration of the solar system is currently limited by the need to carry consumables, replace systems and parts, and use available materials. This is why building and maintaining things in space will be important for future missions. Students will learn about the advantages of in-space manufacturing and customization. This means that crew members can print items when they are needed, including specific parts for the unique space station environment.
Skills: 3D design skills, 3D modeling, 3D printing, engineering & design process, Tinkercad, Sketchup