“This circuit is wrong!” - about learning technology by 3rd grad elementary girl
1. “This circuit is wrong!”
about learning technology
H a n n a h K i m , 3rd g r a de a t e l e me n t a r y s c h o o l
Hello, my name is Hanna Kim, and I’m in 3rd grade at elementary school. I want to tell you my feelings and experiences about learning technology.
2. with mom
Technology Educator
Few weeks ago, I went to mom’s lecture and I showed my ear folding rabbit and cat
bracelet.
3. ear folding
rabbit
using Tech D. I. Y.
sewing circuit
When I showed the ear folding rabbit, I found some mistakes and told people at there, “This circuit is wrong!” I don’t understand but, somehow people found my explanation interesting and that’s the reason I
present my speech today.
4. when I was young...
When I was 3 years old, it was my first time I started to learn
technology.
5. lullaby cloud
using PicoCricket
Mom and I made a lullaby cloud using
PicoCricket.
6. (video) When the cloud senses darkness, the lullaby music
turns on.
7. cat chasing mouse
using PicoCricket
We also made a cat that chases
mouse.
8. When I push the button of the cat, the mouse shakes like it is running away. It shakes by the motor inside.
9. Make Faire 2008
my first electronics kit!
When I was 3 years old, I went to Make Faire and saw many fun
things.
14. learning video camera
from TV producer
Since mom was so busy, I played iPad or learned video camera from Judice. But mom never allows me to use smartphones or watch TV usually. I agree with it. Firstly, it is bad for my eyes and secondly, they are
addictive to play or watch.
15. TechDIY.org
I made lots of things at Tech D.I.Y. projects with mom. I will tell you about things what I’ve learned from it.
16. snail light
learning sewing and basic circuit
I made a snail light when I was in
first grade.
17. I learned how to sew and how to connect LEDs and
batteries.
18.
19. ear folding rabbit
learning switch
This is the ear folding rabbit I made, at that time, I
learned switch.
21. Octopus alien’s Quiz
learning parallel circuit
I also made Octopus
alien’s Quiz.
22. From this, I learned how to connect many LEDs. If correct legs are connected, lights turn on. It was possible since I learned about parallel circuit.
24. If photo cell detects darkness, transistor’s base opens and electronic current flows. If not, transistor’s base closes.
25. mindstorms
learning robotics
Besides, I assembled MindStorms. MindStorms was fun to make or play, but it was boring to do again, and I can’t design differently.
26. codeforkids.net : scratch
learning programming
I started programming when I became 3rd grade. It is called Scratch. I program blocks and characters to move with my orders.
32. “Learning by Making
with your family!
And share it!!!”
In next semester, I will be making Scratch and Arduino together with my mom. I don’t want parents to give phones or computers to children to play games or surf internet. Instead of it, I want parents and
children make a doll or bracelet to learn technology like me. Also, I would like to share what I learned with my friends and family.