Central Idea: Technology impacts how people work together and connect with each other.
Essential Question: How can photos be used to tell a story?
Focus: Digital Design - Photography
Major project: Photo Storybook
Minor projects: Photo stories
Students will:
Central Idea: People are responsible for their choices.
Essential Question: Why is contrast important?
Focus: Digital Design - Graphic Design
Major project: Persuasive Posters
Students will:
Central Idea: Voice can inspire change.
Essential Question: What is the relationship between characters and story?
Focus: Physical Design - Sewing
Major project: Sock puppet
Minor projects: Felt pocket
Students will:
Central Idea: Curiosity can inspire exploration.
Essential Question: How can we make cardboard move?
Focus: Physical Design - Cardboard construction
Major project: Moving diorama
Minor projects: Automaton
Students will:
Central Idea: Living things adapt.
Essential Question: How can we control robots?
Focus: Digital Design - Coding
Major project: BeeBot Mazes
Minor projects: BeeBot Challenges
Students will:
Central Idea: Forces have an effect on people and objects.
Essential Question: How can design changes affect performance?
Focus: Physical Design - Design Cycle
Major project: Sail Cars
Students will: