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 * South Carleton - McIntyre

**2017/2018 REVISION IDEAS** Not planning to reinvent the wheel, just to give it a more specific direction Now that Sketchup runs in the cloud off a website, I think it could replace Anim8or and be more useful

Theme: Measurement and Design Process

Base the Summative Project on DX.ORG Contest (Past or ideally current) incorporating:
 * Sketchup designs
 * Photoshop graphics
 * Flash Audio/Video explanation
 * Website presentation

Teach those skills, as well as basic digital literacy, with week long projects:

Soft Tech Units

 * 1) **RULES & TOOLS** (**1 week**)
 * 2) File Management - Google Drive/Handins/Google Classroom
 * 3) Troubleshooting - Logic:
 * 4) If/Then
 * 5) RTM (RTFM)
 * 6) Install Google Drive App
 * 7) Create Logical Folders
 * 8) AUP and SECURITY
 * 9) Digital Citizenship - Netiquette - Conduct
 * 10) Passwords & Privacy
 * 11) **GOOGLE SITES** (**1 week**, combined with Photoshop)
 * 12) Portfolios
 * 13) **PHOTOSHOP** (**1 week**) - Photography with Mobile Devices or classroom cameras
 * 14) Banner, Personal Logo, Emoticon)
 * 15) **SKETCHUP** (**2 weeks**) - Web Version (Instead of Anim8or)
 * 16) Room Model, Object Blueprints,
 * 17) **AUDIO EDITING** (**1 week**) - Using Audacity and Mobile Devices for recording
 * 18) Morning Announcement, Countdown
 * 19) **MEDIA AUTHORING** (**1 week**) Using Flash - Presentation / Typography / Animation Production
 * 20) Splash page Animation; Interactive game
 * 21) **SUMMATIVE** (**2 weeks**)

9 weeks of work in a 10 week term. 1 week "spillage"


 * ANIM8OR may be something we want to revisit if Geoff is successful resurrecting the 3D printer

=2016 Project Concepts=
 * Eric's Spreadsheet
 * Do STUDENTS have the choice of any 2 from the bank of 10 ideas? That'd be an interesting format
 * Consider materials that are easier to cut than wood, but allow for precision
 * Result in products that become keepsakes/collectibles/souvenirs

> The 75 to 300 Ohm UHF/VHF Matching Transformer can be had for $0.99 each from the Source online, or in bulk from Parts Express although that might only be to the US. Prices can vary wildly - amazon.ca charges $10 for a single transformer >
 * == Electronics ==
 * 1) HD Antennas - Let students research and choose their design; Test the antennae with a television with a digital tuner (tech display TV, student services?)
 * 1) [|Fractal 1]
 * 2) Fractal 2
 * 3) Modern Design

Resources Using cardboard, optionally camping mattress foam; spackle, paint, paper mache, coat hanger Using Acrylic, Stryrofoam, Cardboard # Acrylic Lettering
 * Ottawa Citizen (Antenna) TVListings
 * TVFool OTA (Over The Air) [|TV Signal Map]
 * Tablo OTA DVR Product Page || [[image:http://cdn.instructables.com/FIU/5LFZ/HKPX8YKM/FIU5LFZHKPX8YKM.MEDIUM.jpg width="219" height="153"]][[image:http://cdn.instructables.com/FA1/WJ3Z/HIPIQWT4/FA1WJ3ZHIPIQWT4.MEDIUM.jpg width="178" height="151"]] ||
 * == Helmets and Costumes ==
 * 1) Dali-Lomo || [[image:http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WpsNSSQDdZw/Uuxr3YbFQQI/AAAAAAAAAcU/7aYU16IFMKU/s1600/mk8_open_close.gif width="201" height="201"]][[image:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ipxnc_qvBrI/U79TSVeA46I/AAAAAAAAArY/kVqaotH3Lng/s200/mark42_single.jpg]] ||
 * == 3D Signs ==
 * 1) Foam Layering (Triceraptops)

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 * == Things that Move/Fly ==
 * 1) Bottle Rocket
 * 2) [|Gyroscopic Soda Glider] || media type="custom" key="28189841" ||

http://www.instructables.com/
 * Beginners [|Wooden Projects]


 * [|Exploring technology course ideas]
 * Plastic Bottle Projects
 * [|Cardboard Frisbee]
 * [|Nintendo Arcade]
 * [|Mini Sound Booth]
 * [|Pencil Lead Potentiometer]
 * [|LED Table Cards]
 * [|Vacuum Forming]
 * [|Woodgears.ca]
 * Wooden Rootbeer Mug or Planter

Technological Innovations
 * [|Wireless Electricity] at TED.com
 * [|Digital Storage] comparison


 * Picture frames**
 * Accomodate 5x7"
 * Teachables
 * 45 degree cuts and careful measurement
 * Routered Edges - Rabbet vs Contour
 * Inset frames
 * LATER use Photoshop to make images that match inset frame patterns!

Tops Wooden Beer Mug Soldering Iron Helper Instructables
 * Spinning Top with Launcher**

LOOK FOR NEEDS
 * Music Department
 * Piano Stands
 * Piano / AMP Trolley (Base & Wheels
 * Soldering Patch Cords
 * Guitar Hangers
 * Conducting Podium
 * Sound Effects Tools (Whip, Bottle Pop)
 * Phys Ed
 * Ball Holder / Rack
 * School in General
 * Beautify the School
 * Palette Workbench (http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet_Workbench)
 * Electronics
 * Joule Thief (http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Joule-Thief/)
 * Recreation
 * MP3 Player Case
 * Home Depot "Kit" plan

COURSE DELIVERY NOTES

Things that need adjustment
 * Chisel Use
 * Clean Up Routine
 * Router Table
 * Measuring fence distance
 * Emphasis
 * Measurement
 * 45 and 90 degree angles
 * Following Plans


 * SAFETY
 * Chisels
 * Practice
 * Slivers
 * TECHNIQUES