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Code a Pet, 3D Print a Keychain, Stitch a Pendant - Discover What's Possible at The Possible Zone.

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Session description

Join us for meaningful making and tinkering! You will be able to participate in 3 engaging interdisciplinary STEAM projects - building a tamagotchi with micro:bit / breadboard / sensors, creating your own keychain using TinkerCAD, and sewing a pendant! Stations are co-facilitated by educators at The Possible Zone, a leading high school makerspace in Boston for diverse youth.

Outline

I. Introduction to the Playground (10 minutes)
Overview: Welcome participants and explain the purpose of the playground, emphasizing the integration of STEAM concepts.
Structure: Outline the flow of the session, including station rotations and expected outcomes.

II. Interactive Stations (40 minutes total, 3 stations, 8 minutes each)
Participants will rotate through 3 dynamic stations, each showcasing a unique STEAM project.

1. Tamagotchi Building Station
Activity: Learn basic coding with blocks in Make:Code and build your own Tamagotchi!
Learning Goals: Understand basics of MakeCode. Create a design for your own Tamagotchi shell.
Materials: Laptop, Micro:bit
Facilitator Role: Guide participants through coding basics and provide examples of completed projects.

2. Sewing Station
Activity: Learn two basic stitches and incorporate them into a design for a basic tapestry or embroidery hoop
Learning Goals: Understand back stitch and running stitch; create a design for an embroidery hoop or a tapestry
Materials: Use needle, thread, felt/muslin, embroidery hoops
Facilitator Role: Guide participants through sewing basics and provide examples of completed projects.

3.Keychain building
Activity: Learn basic 3D modeling in Tinkercad to create a 3D model of a keychain. Participants will be able to have their 3D model printed and mailed home to them.
Learning goals: introduce basic 3D modeling using Tinkercad
Facilitator role: will guide participants in exploring these concepts and provide support during the activities.

III. Reflection and Group Discussion (10 minutes)
Activity: Gather participants to share insights from their experiences at each station.
Discussion Prompts: What did you learn at each station? How can you integrate these projects into your classroom? What challenges do you foresee, and how can they be addressed?
Facilitator Role: Encourage participation, summarize key takeaways, and facilitate connections between experiences.

Total Time: 1 Hour

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Supporting research

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jee.20112

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10632913.2017.1292973

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050913011174?via%3Dihub

STEAM Education: Theory and Practice By Khine and Areepattamannil

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Presenters

Tori Saia

Educator/Advisor II

The Possible Zone

Sabrina Tirachen

Lead Educator

The Possible Zone

Session specifications

Topic:

Innovative Learning, Making and Fabrication.

Grade level:

9-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Learner

Set professional learning goals to apply teaching practices made possible by technology, explore promising innovations, and reflect on their effectiveness.
Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

TLPs:

Spark Curiosity, Ignite Agency

Additional detail:

Student presentation

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