Content by NYSCI

Lessons

Scale, Dimension, Ratios
September 7th, 2016

Introduction Discuss and/or review the sizes of similar objects.  Examples could include: Baby and adult animals, architectural models…

3.5 Energy: Four Corners (Optional)
August 17th, 2016

3.5 — Energy: Four Corners (Optional) App Features The Playground Physics app is not required for this lesson….

Grade(s): 6-8
3.7 Energy: Swinging Higher
August 17th, 2016

3.7 — Energy: Swinging Higher App Features Note that the Playground Physics app is not required for this…

Grade(s): 6-8
3.0 Energy: Background Content and Teacher Information
August 17th, 2016

3.0 — Energy: Background Content and Teacher Information Content Information There are many different kinds of energy. When…

3.6 Energy: Odd One Out (Optional)
August 17th, 2016

3.6 — Energy: Odd One Out (Optional) App Features Note that the Playground Physics app is not required…

Grade(s): 6-8
3.1 Energy: Swinging — Part I
August 17th, 2016

3.1 — Energy: Swinging – Part I App Features The Playground Physics app is not used in this…

3.4 Energy: Swinging — Part III
August 17th, 2016

3.4 — Energy: Swinging – Part III App Features Using the energy lens students will: Use previously recorded…

Grade(s): 6-8
3.2 Energy: Fun With Energy
August 17th, 2016

3.2 — Energy: Fun With Energy App Features Using the energy lens students will: Record a performance using…

Grade(s): 6-8
2.7 Force: Double Dutch
August 17th, 2016

2.7 — Force: Double Dutch App Features Note that the Playground Physics app is not required for this…

Grade(s): 6-8
2.6 Force: Odd One Out (Optional)
August 17th, 2016

2.6 — Force: Odd One Out (Optional) App Features Note that the Playground Physics app is not required…

Grade(s): 6-8
2.3 Force: Jumping Rope Part II
August 17th, 2016

2.3 — Force: Jumping Rope – Part II App Features Using the force lens students will: Use previously…

Grade(s): 6-8
2.2 Force: Fun With Force
August 17th, 2016

2.2 — Force: Fun With Force App Features Using the force lens students will: Record a performance using…

Grade(s): 6-8

Tips

Animation Tracing
May 25th, 2016

Here is a nice animation trick in Choreo Graph that also leads to an interesting math tip. First,…

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Playing with Layers
May 12th, 2016

As you add parts in Choreo Graph you are creating layers.  The first part you add is the…

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Molecule Models
May 11th, 2016

Volumize won’t give great data for creating molecule models, but perhaps the visual aid could be helpful?

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Accurate scaling
May 11th, 2016

In 3 of the Noticing Tools – Playground Physics, Size Wise and Volumize – you are prompted to…

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Position yourself for winning forced perspective shots
May 11th, 2016

Creating successful forced perspective shots take a bit of positioning in physical space, which of course is what Size…

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Building on a Floor
May 11th, 2016

When starting a new project in Volumize it can be helpful with some types of models to build…

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Magical Windows
May 11th, 2016

Fraction Mash allows you to create magical windows within pictures. Snap yourself, a friend, pet, anything coming out…

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Animating Paper Dolls
May 11th, 2016

Choreo Graph is a great way to take traditional toys and activities (like paper dolls) and bring them…

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Anatomy Mashup
May 9th, 2016

Mashup photos with anatomy diagrams. Here’s an example with a hand. What sorts of diagrams might work better…

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Abstract Bart
April 25th, 2016

How far away from actual Bart can you get with a new 3D model while maintaining the Bart-ness…

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