Nature is Inspiriting Our Industrial Future by Logan

I think technology influences nature because about every year a new species is found in nature just like technology keeps on getting more advanced. Nature also influences technology because nature is really big and so is technology.  There are tons of different kinds of technology and nature has so many species. Nature influences technology in many ways.

Presentation Day!

Our design teams have finished their first set of rotations in our technology exploratory. They have created some amazing projects! Prior to presenting, we reviewed "best presentation practices". We discussed the importance of eye contact, voice projection, placement of hands and feet, and the importance of practice. It was our first time to present as a design team and we can tell that we are learning how well we can work together as a team. We hope you enjoy our innovations:

Can Sphero dance to The Nutcracker?

How can you build a bear to program with Hummingbird?

Can you travel the world with virtual reality?

Can you use drop and drag programming to create a game?

Do Lego robotic animals have good hygiene?

Is it possible to turn lights on and off with the snap of your fingers?

How do you build an oculus? 

Is it possible to have a virtual dance party with Scratch?

Another Dimension by Jack

My design team is using Google Cardboard. Google Cardboard makes you feel like you're in another dimension. There are also other groups like Lego robotics. In Lego robotics, you build, program, and destroy. We are excited to travel among different technology tools!

Self-Portraits by Vivian

Right now we are in the middle of creating self portraits. We are using an online sketchpad that has all kinds of shapes and colors. Than we will post them on a Padlet as a Guess Who? icebreaker. Thanks for reading!

Masters of Our Own Creativity by Mrs. Brown

We have made some of the greatest inventions this quarter. Through a design process that included teamwork, building, and programming, we learned by creating. We presented our projects as a class and hope that you will take the time to enjoy them too. Here are short clips of our creations:

LittleBits Oven by Reese and Hannah

Electric House by Ella, Maggie, and Jaclyn

The Tank by Jackson and Jake

The Dancing Zoo by Katie and Lia

School Supply Vending Machine by Sarah and Jack

Sphero by Caleb and Carson

Sphero by Rebecca and Ava

Video Games with Kano by Max and Dawson

Underwater with Scratch by Jamie and Maya

Dog Ranking Website with Kano by Mick and Connor

Going Above and Beyond By: Ella

In Technology this week, my group is doing the Hummingbird kit. If you have ever seen the Hummingbird kit, you will notice that the programming portion looks terribly hard. Our group is making a house out of cardboard and programming certain parts such as the lamps with the LEDs, a fan with the sensors, and more creative stuff.  My group and I have worked very hard to accomplish this rotation. All of the wiring having to do with programming is tough but our group makes it look easy. We have worked so hard and our work has really payed off! 

Presentation Day, Round One

I am so proud of all of our innovators! We had a great first round of presentations. The creativity was limitless. From a Life Hacks website for kids to a Lego robotics amusement park to being the first to work with the Little Bits Wireless Boost pack, we saw dynamic design teams at work. For a look at our creations firsthand, we invite you to check out our short videos highlighting our projects:

The Amusement Park by Dawson and Max

The Moveable Dog by Lia and Katie

Remote Controlled Rabbit by Jamie and Maya

Kano and Life Hacks Website by Jack and Sarah

Flipping Out with Sphero by Jake and Jackson

Ice Cream Truck by Reese and Hannah

Sphero by Connor and Mick

Atlanta Attractions by Jaclyn, Maggie, and Ella

Flavored Drink Machine by Ava and Rebecca

Helicopter by Carson and Caleb