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Summary

In April, a project day was held for first and second-grade students, focused on the concept of a 'smart city.' The students explored three key areas: traffic safety, selective waste collection, and renewable energy sources. Through a mix of digital tools, hands-on experiments, and teamwork, they learned and applied new concepts. The day culminated in the creation of a model showcasing their understanding, which was later exhibited in the school's lobby. This engaging project not only entertained the students but also provided them with valuable knowledge they are already using in their studies.

Takeaways

• 😀 The project day was part of the Digital Theme Week, aimed at introducing first and second graders to the concept of smart cities.
• 😀 The three main topics of focus were traffic safety, selective waste collection, and renewable energy sources.
• 😀 Students engaged in hands-on activities and digital tools to learn about the topics, ensuring interactive learning experiences.
• 😀 The project included games and experiments to make learning engaging, such as online memory games, escape rooms, and windmill construction.
• 😀 Traffic safety education was split into digital and physical learning experiences: one class worked with online tools, while the other engaged in role-play on a 'Kresz Park' setup.
• 😀 Selective waste collection was taught through interactive math tasks disguised as waste sorting challenges, reinforcing the students' prior knowledge.
• 😀 Renewable energy was explored through experiments, such as building windmills to understand wind turbines and investigating solar panel efficiency by measuring heat absorption.
• 😀 Students collaborated in teams, which enhanced their social skills and teamwork abilities, especially during the creation of models.
• 😀 The project culminated in the students building models of smart cities, incorporating houses, wind turbines, traffic signs, and waste sorting systems.
• 😀 The finished models were displayed in the school lobby, and students presented their work to their peers, teachers, and parents, showcasing their learning achievements.

Q & A

What was the main goal of the project day during Digital Theme Week?

The main goal of the project day was to introduce students to the concept of smart cities, focusing on safe transportation, selective waste collection, and renewable energy sources.

How did the students demonstrate the knowledge they gained during the project day?

The students demonstrated their knowledge by creating models that showcased everything they had learned, incorporating elements like traffic signs, wind turbines, and waste collection systems.

What digital tools did the students use during the project day?

The students used interactive whiteboards, computers in the digital classroom, and everyday devices like phones and headphones.

What was the primary focus of the students’ learning in the safe transportation activity?

The primary focus was on understanding traffic signs and their meanings, with students using both digital tools and physical activities, such as a traffic park, to reinforce their knowledge.

How were the students engaged in the selective waste collection lesson?

The students, who were already familiar with waste separation, were engaged with fun mathematical challenges that were incorporated into the topic of selective waste collection.

What hands-on activities did the students participate in to explore renewable energy sources?

The students participated in experiments, including building windmills to learn how wind turbines work and investigating the color of solar panels by measuring temperature differences between black and white fabrics using digital thermometers.

What was the purpose of the model-building activity after the experiments?

The purpose of the model-building activity was for the students to apply the knowledge they had gained by constructing models of smart city components like houses, wind turbines, and traffic signs, which they then displayed.

What role did teamwork play during the project day?

Teamwork played a significant role as many tasks, such as solving challenges and building models, required the students to work together, fostering collaboration and the development of social competencies.

Where was the completed model displayed, and who did the students present it to?

The completed model was displayed in the school’s lobby, where the students proudly presented it to other classes, as well as to their peers and parents.

What did the students take away from the project day in terms of their learning and experiences?

The students not only had fun but also acquired valuable knowledge about smart cities, which they are already applying in other subjects like technology class. They were particularly proud to showcase their models to others.