@ramusallam wrote: Hi Everybody! I just facilitated a workshop using the Gadgets and Gizmos kit and had noteworthy success! In addition to the Gadgets and Gizmos Kits,we used the MakeyMakey bit add-on as well. Below is the workflow from the day. Hopefully you find this helpful! Camp: 2 hours (9am-11pm)
Ages: 3-5the grade Step 1: Remove all instructions from the kit (That is, DON'T give them the direction).
Step 2: Give students 10 minutes to accomplish the following: "Create a buzzer whose volume can be adjusted".
Step 3: Give students 10 minutes to accomplish the following: "Create a buzzer whose volume can be adjusted using a flashlight".
Step 4: Give students 10 minutes to accomplish the following: "Create a motor whose rotation can be adjusted manually"
Step 5: Give students 30 minutes to reply to the following immediate: "Now that you understand how the Gadgets and Gizmos kit works, or create a car that can be controlled remotely." (this task worked really well as it still included the need to individually figure out hot ow the wireless devices work. They quickly realized that the "receiver" and "transmitter" language"
Step 6: Demo how to use the MakeyMakey add-on and give students 1 hour to reply to the following: "now that you understand how the MakeyMakey add-on works,invent a remote control for your car."
Step 7: Give students 30 minutes to reply to the following immediate: "Now share you car with another group and train them on how to use your remote." Posts: 4Participants: 2Read full topic
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