CAP: Educate our community about the dangers of cyber bullying / e-waste

Glogster 
A tool to create virtual posters combining text, audio, video, images, and hyperlinks.

Piktochart 
A program for creating charts and informational graphics.

CAP (Community Action Project): An hour of Code

An Hour of Code for Our Community 
Learn how to host a code.org Hour of Code event for your school, city, or neighborhood.


Anybody can learn

How ro run an Hour of Code

Get Inspired

Get Inspired!

Visit the links below for examples of individuals and community organizations working to address Digital Age issues. 

A 12-year-old app developer (video)
Learn about how students like yours are using technology to make positive changes in their communities. In this TED talk, Thomas Saurez talks about his interest and experience developing apps for iPhone.
https://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_suarez_a_12_year_old_app_developer

How I Harnessed the Wind (video)
At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. At 22, William Kamkwamba shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed his life.
https://www.ted.com/talks/william_kamkwamba_how_i_harnessed_the_wind#t-339806

My Invention That Made Peace with the Lions (video)
In the Maasai community where Richard Turere lives with his family, cattle are all-important. But lion attacks were growing more frequent. In this short, inspiring TED talk, the young inventor shares the solar-powered solution he designed to safely scare the lions away.
https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_turere_a_peace_treaty_with_the_lions

A Promising Test for Pancreatic Cancer...from a Teenager (video)
Over 85 percent of all pancreatic cancers are diagnosed late, when someone has less than two percent chance of survival. How could this be? Jack Andraka talks about how he developed a promising early detection test for pancreatic cancer that's super cheap, effective and non-invasive — all before his 16th birthday.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jack_andraka_a_promising_test_for_pancreatic_cancer_from_a_teenager

Award-Winning Teenage Science in Action (video)
In 2011 three young women swept the top prizes of the first Google Science Fair. Lauren Hodge, Shree Bose and Naomi Shah describe their extraordinary projects — and their route to a passion for science.
https://www.ted.com/talks/award_winning_teen_age_science_in_action

Curious 13-year-old Invents Printer (article)
Read about this inspiring teen who built a braille printer using Legos in his home in California, making printing for the blind more affordable and accessible. Must have Newsela account to view article (free).
https://newsela.com/articles/Braille-startup/id/5883/


Teen Girls Create Apps To Tackle Gender Violence, Clean Water Access In India Slum (article)
Girls create a "Women Fight Back" app for mobile phones. Learn more about how these students are making a big impact in their communities and get inspired.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dharavi-girls-india-apps_us_5730f3b0e4b016f37896b547

Unit 4: Discussion 2 (My Digital Future)

o What are your interests or hobbies?
o What type of career would you like to have in the future?
o Why would you enjoy this job? What makes this job important?


Computer Science is Everything, from code.org

 Untangling the Hairy Physics of Rapunzel, from myCS

 EPA Chica Squad, from code.org

 Day in the Life of a Video Game Designer, from myCS

Smart Stuff (Unit 4: Discussion 1)

Smart Stuff & the Internet of Things

What exactly makes devices "smart"? 

The resources below will help you learn about 

• how the IoT works, and
• different smart inventions, and their benefits and challenges. 

Featured Resource - Extend Learning

Extend Learning – "The Smart Grid Explained," from EPCE Energy Education

Video – Beginner – Show your students this short video to learn how a smart grid works to save electricity and make the world a greener place.

Optional discussion: What is a smart grid? What are its benefits and challenges?

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Extra Video: Bionic Leg

Bionic Leg

Show your students this video from the Harvey Mudd MyCS program to learn about a smart prosthetic limb.

Unit 4, Week 1 Videos

Videos

"Internet of Things," from Common Craft
Video – Beginner – This informational video explains how the Internet of Things (IoT) works. This is a great resource to help students better understand how IoT connects devices and makes things "smarter."

"Smart Devices for Easy Living," from Wall Street Journal
Video – Intermediate – This video highlights smart devices that were on display at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. It also points out possible security risks involved with smart technology.

"The Internet of Things: IOT," from PBS Newshour Extra
Video – Advanced – This seven-minute video explains how IoT is connecting devices. Includes important quotes and discussion questions to support students' critical thinking.

Unit 4, Week 1 Articles

Articles

"Issue Overview: The internet of things," from Newsela (Note: free account sign-up required to view)
Article – Multiple Levels – Students dig deeper into the Internet of Things to learn multiple perspectives on smart technology. This article features multiple levels, vocabulary support, and an infographic. Optional discussion: Why are some people concerned about smart technology? Which perspective do you most agree with? Why?

"Technology is at the heart of smart city movement," from Newsela (Note: free account sign-up required to view)
Article – Multiple Levels – Learn how Kansas City, in the United States, is using technology to make its city services smarter. This article features multiple levels and a Spanish translation. Optional discussion: Why is Kansas City considered "smart"? How could you make your city smarter?

"A Beginner's Guide to Understanding the Internet of Things," from recode
Article – Intermediate – Read this Q&A to learn how the Internet of Things works. This article includes photos, captions, and quotes from tech experts.

"Introducing the Smart City," from Business Insider
Article – Advanced – Read about smart city initiatives in Chicago and New York, and how it is saving money and increasing efficiency.

Innovation station (Discussion 2, Unit 3)

Watch the video or read an article to get excited about making.

"Look What I Made," from MakerSpace
Website – Makers around the world post their inventions on this site. 
Discuss: Which of these inventions is most exciting to you? Why? 


Sylvia's Super-Awesome Maker Show
Webshow – Sylvia is a maker-kid who loves tinkering. Have your students watch episodes of her webshow to learn more about the process of making and inventing.
Discuss: What did you learn about inventing and making from Sylvia?


The Maker Map
Website – Are you ready to get involved with the Maker Movement?
Activity: Find the nearest maker space on this interactive map.

What my city makes (Discussion 1, unit 3)

In the Digital Age, computers and machines are often used to make products that were made entirely by hand in the past. Technology influences production, from 3D printed products made entirely by machine to digital ovens used to make a traditional Italian pizza.

The resources below will help you learn about how

• how technology has changed manufacturing.
• how everyday products are made.
• how humans and machines work together.

"The Assembly Line: Then and Now," from HISTORY.com

Video- Intermediate - This short video highlights how people and machines work together to build cars. It ilustrates how manufacturing has changed over the years. 
Discuss: What are some benefits of using robots in factories? Challenges?

 
"How It's Made: Colored Pencils"
Video - Beginner -  How are colored pencils made? How does technology make this process easier? 


"How Boeing Builds a 737 in Just Nine Days," from Wired
Video, Short Article – Intermediate – Video about how workers and machines work together to build a plane in a little more than a week. Discuss: How do you think this process would be different without technology? Do you think it's necessary for humans to be a part of making this plane? Why or why not?

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Now complete WB page 41 and then you can participate in the first discussion of unit 3 My City Makes. To help you write your paragraph you can use WB page 42. Before writing you can also read about what your peers are sharing.