Time is passing by...
Key Concept: Culture and development
Related Concepts: Form, Function, Innovation
Global Context : Orientation in time and space
Statement of inquiry: Historically different culture view time in different ways, and western culture seems to concentrate on ways of saving time. What influences different cultures viewpoints of time? Why do some cultures feel a necessity to 'save' time.
Inquiry questions:
How can I use the design machines safely?
Why do we need to know the time?
Can you really save time?
Related Concepts: Form, Function, Innovation
Global Context : Orientation in time and space
Statement of inquiry: Historically different culture view time in different ways, and western culture seems to concentrate on ways of saving time. What influences different cultures viewpoints of time? Why do some cultures feel a necessity to 'save' time.
Inquiry questions:
How can I use the design machines safely?
Why do we need to know the time?
Can you really save time?
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This unit was the 2nd unit of the year. We made timepieces for clients of our choice. To begin, we researched about the different types of clocks and ideas for our own. Then drew at least 3-5 designs to help get us started, Once we have finally picked a design and justified against design specifications, we started making the timepiece. Afterwards, we made surveys and Ms. Paulenne displayed it in the library and we got feedback.
I really enjoyed this unit because it was a hands-on experience. We got to make functioning, creative clocks and there weren't any limitations.However, the first step to making a successful product is to do the right research. I looked up all the different clock mechanisms and many different clock designs that offer a similar solution to the problem. I chose to make a clock shaped as a snake, for my client Medusa. I switched between a lot of designs because it just didn't seem possible to make. I identified the problem and made solutions that led to a successful product, but also with the help of my classmates. This project was one that was collaborative and innovative.
ISTE Standards Students:
1) Creativity and Innovation:
We demonstrated creative thinking and develop many innovative products.
2) Communication and Collaboration
Because I wasn't sure how to use certain machines, my classmates had helped me with machines and worked on my collaboration skills.
3) Research and Information Fluency
In order to make a successful product, we must do the right research.
4) Critical thinking, problem solving and decision making
I had to switch between many different designs and alter a lot of them because my chosen one wasn't detailed enough.
5) Digital Citizenship
6) Technology operations and concepts
I really enjoyed this unit because it was a hands-on experience. We got to make functioning, creative clocks and there weren't any limitations.However, the first step to making a successful product is to do the right research. I looked up all the different clock mechanisms and many different clock designs that offer a similar solution to the problem. I chose to make a clock shaped as a snake, for my client Medusa. I switched between a lot of designs because it just didn't seem possible to make. I identified the problem and made solutions that led to a successful product, but also with the help of my classmates. This project was one that was collaborative and innovative.
ISTE Standards Students:
1) Creativity and Innovation:
We demonstrated creative thinking and develop many innovative products.
2) Communication and Collaboration
Because I wasn't sure how to use certain machines, my classmates had helped me with machines and worked on my collaboration skills.
3) Research and Information Fluency
In order to make a successful product, we must do the right research.
4) Critical thinking, problem solving and decision making
I had to switch between many different designs and alter a lot of them because my chosen one wasn't detailed enough.
5) Digital Citizenship
6) Technology operations and concepts