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Introduction to the Kit
Introduction to Coding
Description of Flow Blocks
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Description of Output Motor Blocks
Description of Output Display Blocks
Description of Sensor Change Inputs
Description of Numeric and Text Inputs
Description of Light and Sound Blocks
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Glowing Snail
Project 1: Glowing Snail
Introduction
The animal world is full of different types of creatures, each with their own unique features and behaviors. Some animals, like frogs and lizards, have backbones and like to hunt for food. Others, like insects and snails, don't have backbones and are often hunted by animals with backbones. But even though they're prey, these animals have learned different ways to protect themselves from getting eaten. One cool example is the cluster wink snail, which lives in the ocean and can glow green to scare away predators.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Malacologist, Snail Farmer, and Wildlife Conservation Officer.
Problem
During their science lesson today, two students discovered the existence of glowing snails. They were so inspired that they now want to create a glowing snail model of their own. Can you assist them in their endeavor?
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
Glowing Snail
Project 1: Glowing Snail
Build and code a glowing snail.
Requirements
1. WeDo 2.0 Kit
2. Pencil Challenge
Design Requirements
1. Build a model of the glowing snail.
2. Attach the model to the smarthub
3. Program the model to make the snail flash the chosen light once.
4. Program the model to make the snail flash the chosen light continuously.
Team Roles
a) Create a team with your friends and list down their names & roles.
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Project 1: Glowing Snail
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Pond A pond is an area filled with water, either natural or artificial.
Predator An animal that naturally preys on others.
Marine Water Water having high amounts of salt (water of oceans).
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Brainstorm
Can you picture the body of a snail? Try to envision it as a structure made of blocks. Can you imagine how it would look if it glowed with different colors? Please provide an illustration to accompany your explanation.
Glowing Snail
Project 1: Glowing Snail
Create your glowing snail model.
Create Battery Check: Before you begin, make sure the smarthub has fresh batteries.
Evaluation
Evaluate constantly to reach your objective. Use the engineering design process: identify the problem, brainstorm, create, evaluate/test, improve, and communicate. Click this button to start the snail's glow and program it with different colors to observe its performance. Make it emit your favorite light continuously by experimenting.
Student’s Record Sheet
(Colour the correct option)
1) Were you able to build it on your own or did you use the instructions for the design model?
2) Were you able to program the model on your own or did you use the instructions?
3) Does the body of the snail glow?
4) Did you try to program it with different colours to see how it performs?
5) If the light flashes 3 times per minute, then you add a second snail that flashes 4 times per minute. How many flashes will we see per minute?
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
5) Make a list of other animals you think have the same glowing phenomena.
Building Instructions
Try to create your own design. If you are having trouble coming up with a design then try this example.
Build
Build A Flower
Program the Model
Build A Flower
Build A
Build A
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Glowing Snail
Improve
Reflect on your model's performance. Are there any changes that can be made to improve its performance?
Communication
Communicate your ideas and present your work to the class. Collect feedback from the class about your model for further improvement. Fill in the table based on their feedback.
Design Strengths
Suggested Improvements
Reflection
a) Based on your new learning, how can human conserve and sustain the use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development?
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
b) How might people in the career fields listed for this project also help contribute to the SDG?
c) Self-reflect on your work on this project.
I can break down a problem.
I can develop a working prototype.
I can code my prototypes to do what i want.
Frog Metamorphosis
Project 2: Frog Metamorphosis
developing lungs, and becoming an adult. The time for this process varies by species and environment. On average, it takes weeks to months.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Herpetologist, Environmental Lawyer, and Aquatic Surveyor.
Problem
Two students are preparing for a class presentation on the characteristics of amphibians. They plan to create a model of a frog for their demonstration and are enthusiastic about the project. However, they require your assistance to finish it.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
5-LS2.A: Interdependent
Frog Metamorphosis
Project 2: Frog Metamorphosis
Build and code a frog metamorphosis model.
Requirements
1. WeDo 2.0 Kit
2. Pencil Challenge
Design Requirements
1. Build a model of the frog.
2. Attach the model to the smarthub
Team Roles
Team Captain
Head Architect
Material Manager
a) Create a team with your friends and list down their names & roles.
Name Role
Project Tester
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Metamorphosis Metamorphosis is a biological process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching.
Build A Flower
Project 2: Frog Metamorphosis
Project 2: A Flower Frog Metamorphosis
Lifecycle A life cycle is a course of events that brings a new product inro existence and follows its growth into a mature product and eventual critical mass and decline.
Demonstration A practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is performed. What model are you building? Describe it here.
Plan
Brainstorm
Visualize the structure of a frog's body. How would you construct it using blocks? Consider the mechanism that would best showcase the movement of the frog. Can you think of ways to change its movement? Please sketch and label your ideas below.
Frog Metamorphosis
Project 2: Frog Metamorphosis
Create your frog model.
Create Battery Check: Before you begin, make sure the smarthub has fresh batteries.
Evaluation
Evaluation is a continuous process; it starts with each step you take toward the objective. Its part of the engineering design process; that is, identify the problem, brainstrom, create, evaluate or test, improve and communicate. Click on the button on your computer/tablet/phone to start the frog model. It should move as programed. Program it with different movements to see how its works.
Student’s Record Sheet
(Colour the correct option)
1) Were you able to build it on your own or did you use the instructions for the design model?
2) Were you able to program the model on your own or did you use the instructions?
3) Does your model work?
4) A frog can eat insects a day. How many insects will it have eaten after four days? 2 1 2
5) Which other animals show metamorphosis phenomenon in their life cycle?
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower Frog
Metamorphosis
Frog Metamorphosis
Building Instructions
Try to create your own design. If you are having trouble coming up with a design then try this example.
View the building instructions in WeDo 2.0 software. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build your model.
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Build A Flower
Build A Flower
Build A Flower
Program the Model
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Improve
Take a moment to consider how well your model is performing. Can you identify any areas that could be improved to enhance its performance?
Communication
Communicate your ideas and present your work to the class. Collect feedback from the class about your model for further improvement. Fill in the table based on their feedback.
Design Strengths
Suggested Improvements
Reflection
a) Based on your new learning, how can human conserve and sustain the use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development?
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
b) How might people in the career fields listed for this project also help contribute to the SDG?
c) Self-reflect on your work on this project.
I can break down a problem.
I can develop a working prototype.
I can code my prototypes to do what i want.
Plants and Pollinators
Project 3: Plants and Pollinators
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Botanical Scientist, Plant Biologist, and Ethnobotanist.
Problem
A friend received a camera and took pictures of a flower garden. They noticed bees collecting nectar and became curious about pollination. To learn more, they decide to build a robotic model. How can they design their model to understand how pollination works?
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5-LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
Plants and Pollinators
Project 3: Plants and Pollinators
Model the relationship between a pollinator and a flower during the reproduction phase.
Requirements
1. WeDo 2.0 Kit
2. Pencil Challenge
Design Requirements
1. Build a model of the flower.
2. Attach the model to the smarthub
Team Roles
Head Architect Team Captain
Material Manager
a) Create a team with your friends and list down their names & roles.
Name Role
Project Tester
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge. Pollen Pollen is a very fine powder produced by trees, flowers, grasses, and weeds to fertilize other plants of the same species.
Build A Flower
Pollinators
Project 3: Plants and Pollinators
Project 2: A Flower Plants and
Anther Anther is a part of a flower that produces pollens.
Stigma Stigma is a part of a flower that receives pollen.
Pollinator A pollinator is an animal that moves pollen from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma of a flower.
Nector Nector contains sugars, vitamins, salts, oils and additional nutrients that together offer a high energy food source for pollinators.
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Brainstorm
Consider the structure of the flowering plant. How will you illustrate the connection between the plant and the animal pollinator? Please provide an explanation and accompanying illustration.
Plants and Pollinators
Project 3: Plants and Pollinators
Create your flowering plant and pollination model.
Create Battery Check: Before you begin, make sure the smarthub has fresh batteries.
Evaluation
Evaluation is a continuous process; it starts with each step you take toward the objective. Its part of the engineering design process; that is, identify the problem, brainstrom, create, evaluate or test, improve and communicate. Click on the button on your computer/tablet/phone to start the pollination model. It shall detect the bee when it is on the top on it. Program it with different parameters to see how it performs.
Student’s Record Sheet (Colour the correct option)
1) Were you able to build it on your own or did you use the instructions for the design model?
2) Were you able to program the model on your own or did you use the instructions?
3) Does your model work?
4) A pollen count is gathered by determining how much pollen is present in the air over a 24 hour period. This is expressed in PPM, or pollen per cubic meter. Raj saw that the pollen count for his community was 87.058 PPM yesterday and it is 87.071 PPM today. Which day had the higher pollen account?
Today 87.071 PPM
Yesterday 87.058 PPM
5) Which other animals do you think can pollinate flowers?
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower Plants and Pollinators
Plants and Pollinators
Building Instructions
Try to create your own design. If you are having trouble coming up with a design then try this example.
View the building instructions in WeDo 2.0 software. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build your model.
Program the Model
Project 2: A Flower Plants and
Build A Flower
Pollinators
Plants and Pollinators
Improve
Take a moment to consider how well your model is performing. Can you identify any areas that could be improved to enhance its performance?
Communication
Communicate your ideas and present your work to the class. Collect feedback from the class about your model for further improvement. Fill in the table based on their feedback.
Design Strengths Suggested Improvements
Reflection
a) Based on your new learning, how can you protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems?
Project 2: A Flower Plants and
Build A Flower
Pollinators
Project 3: Plants and Pollinators
b) How might people in the career fields listed for this project also help contribute to the SDG?
c) Self-reflect on your work on this project.
I can break down a problem.
I can develop a working prototype.
I can code my prototypes to do what i want.
Cleaning the Ocean
Project 4: Cleaning the Ocean
Introduction
Oceans are filled with millions of tons of plastic waste. This pollution harms sea animals, fish, and their habitats. Removing plastic bags, bottles, and containers helps protect marine life. Keeping the oceans clean is important for a healthy environment.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Marine Pollution Ecologist, Marine Biologist, and Marine Environment Economist.
Problem
A friend dreams of becoming a marine biologist. For a school project, they need to create an invention. They decide to design a solution to help remove pollution from the ocean. How can they develop their idea to clean the water?
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Cleaning the Ocean
Project 4: Cleaning the Ocean
Design a prototype of a device that could help remove plastic waste from the ocean.
Requirements
1. WeDo 2.0 Kit
2. Pencil Challenge
Design Requirements
1. Build a model of the machine.
2. Attach the model to the smarthub
Team Roles
Material Manager Head Architect Team Captain Project Tester
a) Create a team with your friends and list down their names & roles.
Name
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Endangering Put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Build A Flower
Project 4: Cleaning the Ocean
Project 2: A Flower
Pollutants A substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Pollution The presence of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Reel A cylinder on which film , wire , thread or other flexible materials can be wound.
Sweep To clean a surface.
Grab To take or grasp suddenly.
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Brainstorm
There are the three tasks, 1. Reel 2 . Sweep 3. Grab
Think about each one step-by-step, how does it look? How will you make your model clean the water surface? Explain your understanding with a illustration.
Cleaning the Ocean
Create your machine model.
Create Battery Check: Before you begin, make sure the smarthub has fresh batteries.
Evaluation
Evaluation is a continuous process; it starts with each step you take toward the objective. Its part of the engineering design process; that is, identify the problem, brainstrom, create, evaluate or test, improve and communicate. Click on the button on your computer/tablet/phone to start cleaning the ocean model. It shall reel the thread. Program it with different parameters to see how it performs.
Student’s Record Sheet (Colour the correct option)
1) Were you able to build it on your own or did you use the instructions for the design model?
2) Were you able to program the model on your own or did you use the instructions?
3) Does your model work?
4) If 71 people threw just one bottle in the ocean every month, how many bottles would be in the ocean from those people in 1 year? (12 months)
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Building Instructions - Reel
Try to create your own design. If you are having trouble coming up with a design then try this example.
View the building instructions in WeDo 2.0 software. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build your model.
Build
Build A Flower
Project 4: Cleaning the Ocean
Project 2: A Flower
Cleaning the Ocean
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Project 4: Cleaning the Ocean
Program the Model
1) Did your model reel the thread? Program it with different parameters to see how it performs. Explain what you see.
Cleaning the Ocean
Building Instructions - Sweep
Try to create your own design. If you are having trouble coming up with a design then try this example.
View the building instructions in WeDo 2.0 software. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build your model.
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Program the Model
1) Have you tested your model? Did it sweep? Program it with different parameters to observe its performance and provide an explanation of the results.
Build A Flower
Cleaning the Ocean
Project 2: A Flower
Cleaning the Ocean
Building Instructions - Grab
Try to create your own design. If you are having trouble coming up with a design then try this example.
View the building instructions in WeDo 2.0 software. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build your model.
Cleaning the Ocean
Build A Flower
Project 4: Cleaning the Ocean
Project 2: A Flower
Program the Model
1) Did your model grab? Program it with different parameters to see how it performs. Explain what you see.
Cleaning the Ocean
Project 4: Cleaning the Ocean
Improve
Take a moment to consider how well your model is performing. Can you identify any areas that could be improved to enhance its performance?
Communication
Communicate your ideas and present your work to the class. Collect feedback from the class about your model for further improvement. Fill in the table based on their feedback.
Design Strengths
Suggested Improvements
Reflection
a) Based on your new learning, how can you practice sustainable consumption?
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Project 4: Cleaning the Ocean
b) How might people in the career fields listed for this project also help contribute to the SDG?
c) Self-reflect on your work on this project.
I can break down a problem.
I can develop a working prototype.
I can code my prototypes to do what i want.
Sort to Recycle
Project 5: Sort to Recycle
Introduction
Pollution harms people, animals, and the environment. Recycling helps reduce waste by reusing materials. Sorting trash properly allows machines to process it correctly. This reduces pollution and keeps the planet clean. Recycling is an important step in protecting our future.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Material Recovery Facility Managers, Engineering Project Manager - Solid Waste, Sustainability and Recycling Engineer.
Problem
Two friends live in a town that hosts an annual clean-up day. They want to create a device to help sort recyclable materials. Their idea is to sort items based on physical characteristics like size. How can they design a device to make recycling easier?
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
Sort to Recycle
Project 5: Sort to Recycle
Create a device that can classify objects based on their physical characteristics, like their size.
Requirements
1. WeDo 2.0 Kit
2. Pencil Challenge
Design Requirements
1. Build a model of the machine.
2. Attach the model to the smarthub
a) Create a team with your friends and list down their names & roles.
Team Roles Name Role Material Manager Head Architect Team Captain
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Sort Selecting a category of things with a common feature.
Build A Flower
Project 5: Sort to Recycle
Project 2: A Flower
Recycling Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash.
Adopt Follow or choose to take up.
Discarded Get rid of something as no longer useful or desireable.
Waste Waste is any substance which is discarded after primary use, or is worthless, defective and of no use.
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Now, think about its structure, how does it look? How will you make it able to sort materials based on size? Explain your understanding with an illustration. Brainstorm
Sort to Recycle
Project 5: Sort to Recycle
Create Battery Check: Before you begin, make sure the smarthub has fresh batteries. Create your machine model.
Evaluation
Evaluation is a continuous process; it starts with each step you take toward the objective. Its part of the engineering design process; that is, identify the problem, brainstrom, create, evaluate or test, improve and communicate. Click on the button on your computer/tablet/phone to start the recyling model. It should turn the motor on in one direction for 1 second to make sure the truck bed is completely at its reset position. It will wait for 3 seconds to be loaded by the student, play a machine sound, and then flip the truck bed to drop the load. Program it with different parameters to see how it performs.
Student’s Record Sheet (Colour the correct option)
1) Were you able to build it on your own or did you use the instructions for the design model?
2) Were you able to program the model on your own or did you use the instructions?
3) Does your model work?
4) When the materials are sorted they are measured by volume not weight. Look at the following picture of recycled materials. Using your knowledge of cubed units. Which one has the greater volume? Some of the cubes might be hidden behind other cubes. Try to visualize all of the cubes.
Build A Flower
Sort to Recycle
Project 2: A Flower
to Recycle
Building Instructions
Try to create your own design. If you are having trouble coming up with a design then try this example.
View the building instructions in WeDo 2.0 software. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build your model.
Build A Flower
Program the Model
Sort to Recycle
Build A Flower
Project 5: Sort to Recycle
Project 2: A Flower
Improve
Take a moment to consider how well your model is performing. Can you identify any areas that could be improved to enhance its performance?
Communication
Communicate your ideas and present your work to the class. Collect feedback from the class about your model for further improvement. Fill in the table based on their feedback.
Design Strengths
Suggested Improvements
Reflection
a) Based on your new learning, how can you practice sustainable consumption?
Project 5: Sort to Recycle
Project 2: A Flower
b) How might people in the career fields listed for this project also help contribute to the SDG?
c) Self-reflect on your work on this project.
I can break down a problem.
I can develop a working prototype.
I can code my prototypes to do what i want.
Spy Robot
Project 6: Spy Robot
Introduction
Security systems help protect homes, vehicles, schools, and other places. They detect movement and trigger alarms with lights or sound. Some protect online information, which is called cybersecurity. These systems help keep people and data safe.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Cyber Security Engineer, Police Officer, Computer Programmer, or Surveillance Officer.
Problem
Two friends are planning a surprise party but don’t know when their friend will arrive. They want to build a device that can alert them. Their idea is to create a spy robot that lights up or makes a sound when it detects movement. How can they design their robot to work
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
Spy Robot
Project 6: Spy Robot
Design a spy robot that can give a signal in the form of light or sound upon sensing someone is arriving.
Requirements
1. WeDo 2.0 Kit
2. Pencil Challenge
Design Requirements
1. Build a model of the machine.
2. Attach the model to the smarthub
Team Roles
a) Create a team with your friends and list down their names & roles.
Role
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Device A thing made ar adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment. Your computer, phone, ot tablet are devices.
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Project 6: Spy Robot
Robot A machine that interacts with its environment.
Detect Discover or identify the presence or existence of something.
Motion Motion is the phenomenon in which an object changes its position over time.
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Brainstorm
Now, think about its structure, how does it look? How will we get signal when motion is detected? How can you change the signal light or sound? Explain your understanding with an illustration.
Spy Robot
Create your machine model.
Create Battery Check: Before you begin, make sure the smarthub has fresh batteries.
Evaluation
Evaluation is a continuous process; it starts with each step you take toward the objective. Its part of the engineering design process; that is, identify the problem, brainstrom, create, evaluate or test, improve and communicate. Click on the button on your computer/tablet/phone to start the Spy robot. It should produce sound as set in the program. Program it with different sounds, apply loop to see how it performs. You can also try light as a signal.
Student’s Record Sheet (Colour the correct option)
1) Were you able to build it on your own or did you use the instructions for the design model?
2) Were you able to program the model on your own or did you use the instructions?
3) Does your model work?
4) Measure the distance from the spy bot to the place where someone first sets it off. Record that measurement in centimetres.
5) Convert your measurement answer in question 4 to meters.
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Robot
6) In what other scenarios can your model help with security? Write down your three ideas.
Building Instructions
Try to create your own design. If you are having trouble coming up with a design then try this example.
View the building instructions in WeDo 2.0 software. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build your model.
Program the Model
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Robot
Improve
Take a moment to consider how well your model is performing. Can you identify any areas that could be improved to enhance its performance?
Communication
Communicate your ideas and present your work to the class. Collect feedback from the class about your model for further improvement. Fill in the table based on their feedback.
Design Strengths
Suggested Improvements
Reflection
a) Based on your new learning, what steps can your community take to promote innovation?
Project 2: A Flower Spy Robot
Build A Flower
Spy Robot
b) How might people in the career fields listed for this project also help contribute to the SDG?
c) Self-reflect on your work on this project.
I can break down a problem.
I can develop a working prototype.
I can code my prototypes to do what i want.
Volcano Alert
Project 7: Volcano Alert
Introduction
Technology helps people work in places that are too dangerous to visit. Scientists use it to study volcanoes, which release lava, ash, and gases. Special tools monitor volcanic activity to keep people safe. This helps predict eruptions and understand Earth’s changes.
For an active volcano, scientists have assigned different colours for different stages of activity, which are:
Green: The volcano is not showing any signs of activity.
Yellow: The volcano is showing some signs of activity.
Orange: The volcano is active with some minor emissions.
Red: The volcano is active and will erupt at any time.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Volcano
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Structural Geologists, Physical Volcanologists, Geochemists, and Geological Astronomists.
Problem
A student is studying how scientists track volcanic activity. They need to write about different monitoring methods and want to build a model to show their class. How can they design a model to demonstrate how volcanoes are tracked?
Challenge
Explore the different ways that scientists monitor volcanic activity.
Requirements
Design Requirements
1. Build a model of the machine.
2. Attach the model to the smarthub
1. WeDo 2.0 Kit
2. Pencil
3. Ruler or tape measure
Build A Flower
Volcano Alert
Project 2: A Flower
Project 7: Volcano Alert
Team Roles
Material Manager Head Architect Team Captain Project Tester
a) Create a team with your friends and list down their names & roles.
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Volcano A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust through which lava, volcanic ash, and gases escape and the process results in earthquake.
Composition Ingredients/components of a mixture.
Extinct Groups of animals or plants that lived in the past and currently having no living member
Domant An animal’s whose normal physical functions are suspended or slowed down for a period of time. As if in a deep sleep.
Imminently Very soon.
Emission Discharge of something, especially gas or radiaton.
Erupt Breakout suddenly and dramatically. When a volcano become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here
Brainstorm
Now, think about its structure, how does it look? How you make it able to give signal? Explain your understanding with an illustration.
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Volcano Alert
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Alert
Create your machine model.
Create Battery Check: Before you begin, make sure the smarthub has fresh batteries.
Evaluation
Evaluation is a continuous process; it starts with each step you take toward the objective. Its part of the engineering design process; that is, identify the problem, brainstrom, create, evaluate or test, improve and communicate. Click on the button on your computer/tablet/phone to start the model. It shall give signals as programed. Program it with different parameters to see how it performs.
Student’s Record Sheet
1) Were you able to build it on your own or did you use the instructions for the design model?
2) Were you able to program the model on your own or did you use the instructions?
3) Does your model work?
4) In 2018 there were 37 new erupting volcanoes. In 2022 there were 34 new erupting volcanos. Write an expression to show how many more new volcanoes were in 2018 than in 2022.
4) What would be a good way to signal that a volcano is erupting? Write down your three ideas.
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Volcano Alert
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Alert
Try to create your own design. If you are having trouble coming up with a design then try this example. Building Instructions
View the building instructions in WeDo 2.0 software. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build your model.
Program the Model
Improve
Take a moment to consider how well your model is performing. Can you identify any areas that could be improved to enhance its performance?
Communication
Communicate your ideas and present your work to the class. Collect feedback from the class about your model for further improvement. Fill in the table based on their feedback.
Design Strengths
Suggested Improvements
Reflection
a) Based on your new learning, how can you protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems?
b) How might people in the career fields listed for this project also help contribute to the SDG?
c) Self-reflect on your work on this project.
I can break down a problem.
I can develop a working prototype.
I can code my prototypes to do what i want.
Milo Motion Sensor
Project 8: Milo Motion Sensor
Introduction
A rover on the Moon or Mars uses sensors to decide where to go and stop. These sensors help it navigate and complete tasks without human control. They allow the rover to explore remote places safely. This technology helps scientists learn more about space.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Astronaut, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and Space Biologist.
Problem
A student’s science class had a visit from a space biologist. They were fascinated by the different plant specimens discussed. Some plants can be poisonous, so they wonder if a robotic model could identify plant species and check if they are safe. How could they design a robot to do this?
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Milo Motion Sensor
Project 8: Milo Motion Sensor
Challenge
Discover how to use the motion sensor to detect the presence of a special plant specimen.
Requirements
1. WeDo 2.0 Kit
2. Pencil
Design Requirements
1. Build a model of the machine.
2. Attach the model to the smarthub
Team Roles
a) Create a team with your friends and list down their names & roles.
Name Role Material Manager Head Architect Team Captain
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Instruments A tool or a measuring device used for precision work.
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Remote Situated far from the main centers of population.
Constant Occuring continuously over a period of time.
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Now, think about its structure, how does it look? What mechanism will make it work? How you can change the distance of detection? Explain your understanding with an illustration. Brainstorm
Milo Motion Sensor
Project 8: Milo Motion Sensor
Create your machine model.
Create Battery Check: Before you begin, make sure the smarthub has fresh batteries.
Evaluation
Evaluation is a continuous process; it starts with each step you take toward the objective. Its part of the engineering design process; that is, identify the problem, brainstrom, create, evaluate or test, improve and communicate. Click on the button on your computer/tablet/phone to start the Milo motion sensor. It shall detect motion in the range as set in the program. Program it with different detection ranges and see how it performs.
Student’s Record Sheet (Colour the correct option)
1) Were you able to build it on your own or did you use the instructions for the design model?
2) Were you able to program the model on your own or did you use the instructions?
3) Does your model work?
4) If your machine checks 145 plants and 29 of them are unsafe. What fraction of the plants are unsafe? Write the fraction in the lowest terms.
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Project 2: A Flower
Motion Sensor
Building Instructions
Try to create your own design. If you are having trouble coming up with a design then try this example.
View the building instructions in WeDo 2.0 software. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build your model.
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Program the Model
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Project 8: Milo Motion Sensor
Project 2: A Flower
Improve
Take a moment to consider how well your model is performing. Can you identify any areas that could be improved to enhance its performance?
Communication
Communicate your ideas and present your work to the class. Collect feedback from the class about your model for further improvement. Fill in the table based on their feedback.
Design Strengths Suggested Improvements
Reflection
a) Based on your learning experience, how did this challenge promote life long learning opportunities for you?
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Motion Sensor
Project 8: Milo Motion Sensor
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b) How might people in the career fields listed for this project also help contribute to the SDG?
c) Self-reflect on your work on this project.
I can break down a problem.
I can develop a working prototype.
I can code my prototypes to do what i want.
Automatic Checkpost
Project 9: Automatic Checkpost
Introduction
Barrier posts help control traffic in places like security checkpoints and parking lots. They ensure people entering or leaving are screened. These gates can be operated by hand or automatically. They help keep areas safe and organized.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Police Officer, and Chief Security Officer.
Problem
A student’s father works as a police officer and manually opens and closes a gate for security checks. This task is difficult, so the student wants to design an automated gate. How can they create a system that allows only cleared vehicles to pass through?
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Automatic Checkpost
Project 9: Automatic Checkpost
Challenge
Build and program a model of an automatic gate.
Requirements
1. WeDo 2.0 Kit
2. Pencil
3. Ruler or tape measure
Design Requirements
1. Build a model of the machine.
2. Attach the model to the smarthub
Team Roles
a) Create a team with your friends and list down their names & roles.
Name Role
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Project 8: Automatic Checkpost
Project 2: A Flower Automatic Checkpost
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Now, think about its structure, how does it look? What will you need to do make it open automatically when needed? Explain your understanding with an illustration. Brainstorm
Create Battery Check: Before you begin, make sure the smarthub has fresh batteries. Create your machine model.
Automatic Checkpost
Evaluation
Evaluation is key in engineering design, starting with each step towards the goal. Check your checkpoint system by clicking the button and verifying it works with the code provided.
Student’s Record Sheet
1) Does your model work?
2) In a year, this is how many cars go through the checkpost. Write in the missing numbers in the boxes. Four thousand five hundred eighty-seven = ones tens + hundreds + thousands +
Communication
Communicate your ideas and present your work to the class. Collect feedback from the class about your model for further improvement. Fill in the table based on their feedback.
Design Strengths
Suggested Improvements
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Reflection
a) Based on your new learning, how can you promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development?
b) How might people in the career fields listed for this project also help contribute to the SDG?
c) Self-reflect on your work on this project.
I can break down a problem.
I can develop a working prototype.
I can code my prototypes to do what i want.
Project 10: Van
Introduction
Automotive design is the process of shaping how vehicles look and work. It includes cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses. Engineers, artists, and experts work together to create safe and functional designs. Their goal is to make vehicles efficient, comfortable, and stylish.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Industrial Design Engineer, Automotive Executive, and Automotive Engineer.
Problem
A student’s mother works in the automotive industry and wants to design a new van to stay ahead of the competition. The student is eager to help with the design. How can they create a model for an innovative van?
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Challenge
Build and program a model of a new van design.
Requirements
1. WeDo 2.0 Kit
2. Pencil
3. Ruler or tape measure
Design Requirements
1. Build a model of the machine.
2. Attach the model to the smarthub
Team Roles
a) Create a team with your friends and list down their names & roles.
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower Van
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here
Now, think about its structure, how does it look? How will you make it a unique van model? Explain your understanding with an illustration. Brainstorm
Create Battery Check: Before you begin, make sure the smarthub has fresh batteries. Create your machine model.
Evaluation
Evaluation is key in engineering design, starting with each step towards the goal. Check your checkpoint system by clicking the button and verifying it works with the code provided.
Student’s Record Sheet
1) Does your model work?
2) Ahmadi's father’s company made the following van sales: January: 15 vans February: 23 vans March: 31 vans April: 39 vans
Based on the pattern from January through April, how many vans would you expect to be sold in May?
Communication
Communicate your ideas and present your work to the class. Collect feedback from the class about your model for further improvement. Fill in the table based on their feedback.
Design Strengths Suggested Improvements
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Project 2: A Flower Van 10: Van
Reflection
a) Based on your new learning, how can your community help foster innovation?
b) How might people in the career fields listed for this project also help contribute to the SDG?
