4.3.3 Storyline Overview (Do Not Publish)

4.3.3 Storyline Overview

Wave Patterns

This storyline consists of 2 episodes. Each episode ranges from 45-120 minutes in length (some episodes have more than 1 session- meaning it will take more than 1 day). The students will be Students are presented with the phenomenon that messages can be sent in patterns of light, called code. Students obtain information about real world codes using patterns of light. Students engage in designing a code to send to another student, using light patterns. The students model and explain their design solution. This will lead them to question if there are other means to send messages? Students use their models of light patterns to expand their understanding by arguing from the evidence how their model can be used with other means (eg. using their light patterns and change the patterns to tapping, hand signals, or something else of their choice.) Finally, students evaluate their understanding by using their conceptual models to explain patterns in code. They will next be presented with a message (or song) tapped on the tabletop. They will connect this information to their previous understanding that light has patterns in code.

 

Episode Overview:

Episode 1: Students we will define problems for using light to send messages and  design a solution to the problem that fits the criteria of the message being transmitted across the classroom, using patterns of light.

• • Approx: 1- 80 minute session 

Episode 2: Students we will define problems for using sound to send messages and  design a solution to the problem that fits the criteria of the message being transmitted across the classroom, using patterns of sound.

• • Approx: 2- 45-120 minute session 

 

Storyline Information:

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