1. NEW TECHNOLOGY INVENTION – NIFTY ASSIGNMENT Lynne Norris July 22, 2015

2. How it fits into CSP Curriculum Framework? Big Ideas  Creativity  Abstraction  Global Impact Computational Thinking Practices  Connecting Computing  Abstracting  Analyzing Problems and Artifacts  Communicating  Collaborating

3. Who?  Students work in teams of 4 – 5  Teams are assigned  Roles are not assigned

4. What?  Students create a new technology to solve a problem  Impact can vary:  Global  National  State  Cultural  Must be something that doesn’t exist

5. When & Where?  During the first unit of course  Done completely in class  Completed in one 90 minute class  Presentations in the following class

6. Why?  Students are:  Up and moving  Using their hands  Problem solving  Collaborating  Communicating  Being creative  Learning CS can help them have an impact on their world

7. What is required?  Students must:  Develop an original idea for a new technology  Create a model of their invention  Use the materials provided  Come up with a name for their invention  Present their invention to the class

8. Material Examples  Paper plates  Plastic cups  Clothespins  File folders  Yarn/String  Sponges  Straws  Plastic utensils  Rubber Bands  Erasers  Transparency film  Labels  Skewers  Zip ties  Paper bowls  Pipe cleaners  Index cards  Paper clips  Stickers  Googly eyes  Foam sheets  Almost anything from Dollar Tree Each group receives a manila envelope with 18 – 20 different types of materials Extra materials are available for students to use Tape, glue and staples do not count as a material

9. Rubric Students are always required to dress professionally when they present.

10. Success! Look what we made!

11. Thank You! ???