Figure 1
An example of the EarSketch platform using block-programming.
Table 1
Sixth Grade Standards.
| STANDARDS | |
|---|---|
| Science Georgia Standards of Excellence | S6E5: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to show how Earth’s surface is formed S6E6: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the uses and conservation of various natural resources and how they impact the Earth |
| Music Georgia Standards of Excellence | MSGM6.CR.1: Improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments MSGM6.CR.2c: Use a variety of traditional and nontraditional sound sources and digital tools when composing and arranging MSGM6.RE.1: Listen to, analyze, and describe music MSGM6.CN.1: Connect music to the other fine arts and disciplines outside the arts |
| Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) K-12 computer science standards | 2-DA-07: Represent data using multiple encoding schemes 2-DA-08: Collect data using computational tools and transform the data to make it more useful and reliable 2-AP-11: Create clearly named variables that represent different data types and perform operations on their values |
Table 2
Implementation Across Years 1, 2, and 3.
| IMPLEMENTATION YEAR AND MODE OF INSTRUCTION | GRADE LEVEL | PBL ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (in-person) | 6th grade |
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| Year 2 (virtual) | 8th grade |
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| Year 3 (in-person) | 6th grade |
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Figure 2
A student-designed t-shirt print that was designed for the schoolwide t-shirt contest.
Figure 3
A student-designed poster promoting water conservation. When the “Press Here” button is covered, water droplets illuminate under the faucet.
Figure 4
A student-designed poster promoting water conservation. The water droplets are illuminated under the faucet.
Table 3
Eighth Grade Standards.
| STANDARDS | |
|---|---|
| Science Georgia Standards of Excellence | S8P1: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the structure and properties of matter |
| Music Georgia Standards of Excellence | MCBC.CN.1: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make music |
Figure 5
Student recording their song using the vocal sound booth.