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Q1 Plan & Tailgate: Introduction

2. Visual Learning

NOTE: This will be part of the revised Thing. It is still under development. We are hoping to have it all complete by the end of Sept. Thanks for your understanding.

Introduction

A great theme park adventure takes more than choosing the best rides; you need a plan! You’ll use graphic organizers to map out everything your group needs and explore AI recipe generators to create a tasty tailgate menu. By bringing your own food, you can save your money for the real prize: the fast pass!

learning objectives

I can:

  • Create a graphic organizer to brainstorm and organize my ideas.
  • Use a graphic organizer to communicate ideas for a theme park trip.
  • Use an AI recipe generator to develop meal ideas that meet the needs of my group.

Begin with Graphic Organizers 

Before you get into creating and using graphic organizers for your planning, read through the infographic below. It highlights great ways you can use graphic organizers.

Thought/Discussion Questions:

  • Have you ever used a graphic organizer (mind map) before? 
  • What did it look like? 
  • How did it help?


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MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

3. Knowledge Constructor
c. Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.

5. Computational Thinker
b. Students collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.

6. Creative Communicator
c. Students use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.
d. Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.