PROJECT GOALS

1. You will connect the abstraction of time to a visual representation of your connection with time.
2. You will explore the Arduino program and electronics to make a functional device or visual representation of time.
3. You will express your story and project narrative to an audience, as well as provide and receive feedback.

Brainstorming Words

Using your moodboards, in groups, create a word list of your interests regarding time or your personal interpretations of time

Interests:

1. Seasons (winter, spring, summer, fall)
2. Day and Night 
3. Night sky
4. Productivity
5. Socialization
6. Sports
7. ....

Brainstorming Phrases

Using your list of words, in pairs, write 10 different phrases like the ones below.

For example:

I am very conscious as to how time passes, so I will create a time keeping device

I am interested in slowing down my eating, so I will pace my meal times with a timer.

I am interested in migration and how animals perceive time, so I want to create a device that explains their time recording.

Brainstorming Sketches

Using a 3x3 grid, draw 9 different sketches describing the devices you just brainstormed from your phrases.

Emma G and Willie

Emma T and Jake S

Sacha and Caroline and Alex

Jake M and Sebah and Mercy

Jacob and Anna

Ollie and Matt

E = Excited What excites you about this idea or propositions? What’s the upside?

W = Worrisome What do you find worrisome about this idea or proposition? What’s the downside?

N = Need to Know What else do you need to know or find out about this idea or proposition? What additional information would help you to evaluate things?

S = Stance or Suggestion for Moving Forward What is your current stance or opinion on the idea or proposition? How might you move forward in your evaluation of this idea or proposition?

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