In my science class, I, along with my partner, built and wired a castle. We were challenged to find a possible problem within the castle. We used our knowledge of Solution Fluency to devise a solution for our problem: a surprise attack from enemies.
Define
With any castle, there is always the near threat of enemies. We wanted to make sure that all of the people living in our castle would be safe from attackers. We used the Microbit to automize the draw bridge over the moat so that it can change to different speeds depending on how imminent the threat is.
Dream
We wanted to really get out of our comfort zones with this project so we came up with many ideas. One of the ideas was a motion sensor that would lift the draw bridge up. Another idea was to press different buttons almost like a password, which would trigger the motor to lift the bridge up. Another idea was we could use the light sensor for the microbit to lift the bridge during the night.
Delivery
We definitely utilized the iterative process with this project because we would come up with an idea, test it, and then change it if necessary. In the end, we decided to make the motor which the drawbridge change speed. At first, the motor did not work because it wasn’t powerful enough so we had to use a different one.
Debrief
We had some difficulties during our process, whether that be lightbulbs not working or problems with the code, but we always made sure to stay resilient and keep working through the problems. The draw bridge is what really made our castle a proper castle. Even though we were unable to create a real moat with alligators, our imaginations sufficed.
Here is a video of the draw bridge:
Very good explanation of how you used the solution fluency to address a problem with your electric house. I am very proud of you to use technology to create a drawbridge. You included some great media showing what your solution looks like. Consider stepping more out of your comfort zone and being even more creative with your dreaming. Great work, all in all. How could the knowledge you gained with this approach help you in the future?