Do you remember the 50-in-1 electronics kits that allowed you to build your own inventions? We are working to re-ignite that excitement and prepare yourselves for careers in the 21st century.
We are a diverse slice of Americana working in a school built in 1983.
We enjoy computers but want to learn more about how these machines work. We don't mind rolling our sleeves up and working hard to reach our goals. We have a keen interest in technology and 80% of us have "smart devices." We are proactively looking for ways to work with what we got and build from there.
My Project
By using the current computer lab and these new Arduino boards, we will be able to learn the basics of electronic circuits and create our own projects from the knowledge we gleaned. We have an after-school club and members will work in teams of 2 to learn, program, and eventually compete in Maker (inventor) competitions.
As a student of the 70's, I remember the special events that taught beyond the classroom.
Model Rocketry, Home Science Experiments, and Electronic were some of those rigor increasing events. I wish to create a similar experience to my Title 1 students that is inexpensive and memorable. They will be able to walk away with new insights and avenues to high tech interests. Thank you for your consideration!
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