Category: Scimatics

Our most recent scimatics project was about the formation of compounds. We had to figure out a way to illustrate, in an animation using Bohr models,  how the electrons are shared between the different atoms in ionic and covalent bonds.  We then made those animations part of a story video that explains the science.  This…

Our first scimatics project of the year, Game of Exponent Laws, was the third project in scimatics so far featuring game design. I’m starting to sense a pattern here, but I’m not complaining – this is fun! On our first day we had to quickly make a dice game in small groups, I wasn’t entirely…

How can we test the Pythagorean theorem and the Law of Reflection?   In our third project for this term, Laser laws, we were to increase our understanding of physics and math. Specifically propertys of light and triangles (though mostly the 90 degree angle ones). We started by brainstorming questions about light, most of them…

Driving question: How are thematic and mathematical elements used in game design? Thematic elements are very useful for pinning down a game idea, as well as presenting it to the world. Mathematical elements make your game work, without them, most games wouldn’t work.     Curricular Competencies: Evaluating: how can I demonstrate an understanding and…

The driving question was: What fraction of our time is screen time? Well my guess was 40-50% and the answer was, (drum roll please) 49% Curricular competences:  Applying and innovating: How can I contribute to care for self, others, community, and world through personal or collaborative approaches? I honestly don’t think that this project would help…