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This project will help in the in-person learning environment by allowing students the opportunity to work as a team using technology to solve problems. This type of hands-on working together was sorely missing during distance learning. These kits are reusable allowing future students the same opportunities to explore the creation of technology to solve problems. These kits will allow students to advance in their understanding in the construction, programing and use of technology to solve real world problems while meeting many NVACS standards for Computer Science and Integrated Technology 6-8.EL.A.1 Articulate personal learning goals, select and manage appropriate technologies to achieve them, and reflect on their successes and areas of improvement in working toward their goals. 6-8.EL.D.1 Navigate a variety of technologies and transfer their knowledge and skills to learn how to use new technologies. 6-8.KC.D.1 Explore real-world issues and problems through inquiry and analysis, develop ideas, actively create solutions for them, and evaluate and revise through the use of digital tools. 6-8.ID.A.1 Engage in a design process and employ it to inquire and analyze, generate ideas, create innovative products or solve authentic problems, and evaluate the process to revise if needed. 6-8.ID.C.1 Engage in a design process to inquire and analyze, develop ideas, test and revise prototypes, embracing the cyclical process of trial and error, and understanding problems or setbacks as potential opportunities for improvement. 6-8.ID.D.1 Demonstrate an ability to persevere and handle greater ambiguity as they work to solve open-ended problems. 6-8.GC.B.1 Use collaborative technologies to connect with others, including peers, experts, and community members, to learn about issues and problems or to gain broader perspectives. 6-8.GC.D.1 Select collaborative technologies and use them to work with others to investigate and develop solutions related to local and global issues.

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This project will help in the in-person learning environment by allowing students the opportunity to work as a team using technology to solve problems. This type of hands-on working together was sorely missing during distance learning. These kits are reusable allowing future students the same opportunities to explore the creation of technology to solve problems. These kits will allow students to advance in their understanding in the construction, programing and use of technology to solve real world problems while meeting many NVACS standards for Computer Science and Integrated Technology 6-8.EL.A.1 Articulate personal learning goals, select and manage appropriate technologies to achieve them, and reflect on their successes and areas of improvement in working toward their goals. 6-8.EL.D.1 Navigate a variety of technologies and transfer their knowledge and skills to learn how to use new technologies. 6-8.KC.D.1 Explore real-world issues and problems through inquiry and analysis, develop ideas, actively create solutions for them, and evaluate and revise through the use of digital tools. 6-8.ID.A.1 Engage in a design process and employ it to inquire and analyze, generate ideas, create innovative products or solve authentic problems, and evaluate the process to revise if needed. 6-8.ID.C.1 Engage in a design process to inquire and analyze, develop ideas, test and revise prototypes, embracing the cyclical process of trial and error, and understanding problems or setbacks as potential opportunities for improvement. 6-8.ID.D.1 Demonstrate an ability to persevere and handle greater ambiguity as they work to solve open-ended problems. 6-8.GC.B.1 Use collaborative technologies to connect with others, including peers, experts, and community members, to learn about issues and problems or to gain broader perspectives. 6-8.GC.D.1 Select collaborative technologies and use them to work with others to investigate and develop solutions related to local and global issues.

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