Intro: Scissor LinkagesExplore creative inventions made from scissor linkages. Discover the design challenge of building and improving a small mechanical arm to pick up a weighted variety of objects. Start with making 2 pairs of scissors, then to combine to build a mini mechanical arm, learning about mechanical advantage. Make a small pyramid, also called a tetrahedron, to pick up. | | |
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| | Facilitators set the groundwork for students to understand the purpose and components of the project with a well-defined set of learning objectives. By delving into the lesson's fundamentals, students gain the confidence and insight to craft their unique renditions of the project. | | | Equip students for before starting the lesson by familiarizing them with frequently used vocabulary words, enhancing their writing skills, and engaging in constructive building exercises. | | | Learn about linkages arranged as scissors used in different inventions. | | | Combine levers into a mini mechanical arm to pick up a pyramid. |
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1.4.c Innovative Designer
Students develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process. | Teach students how to integrate the micro:bit into their prototypes to add interactivity, automation, or data collection capabilities. Guide them in programming the micro:bit to enhance their designs and address specific aspects of the problem or solution. | 1.6.c Creative Communicator
Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations. | Introduce students to a variety of digital tools and media that can enhance their communication. This could include graphic design software, multimedia creation tools, video editing software, or presentation platforms. Help students choose the appropriate tools based on their communication goals and the requirements of their project. |
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