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PERIOD
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FOCUS
MODEL
COMPONENT
(for teachers)
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INFORMED
DESIGN LOOP COMPONENT
(for students)
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ACTIVITY
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1
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Focus discussion on Problem Context
Organize for Informed Design
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Clarify
Design Specifications and Constraints |
Begin
Discussion of Introductory Packet (Module Overview)
Discussion
of Informed Design Cycle; Finish Packet
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2 - 12
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Coordinate Student Progress |
Research
and Investigation |
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Conduct KSB #1 (Characteristics of Sound Waves)
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Conduct KSB #2 (Using
an Audio Analysis System)
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Conduct KSB #3 (Music and Strings)
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Conduct KSB #4 (Music and Columns of Air)
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Conduct KSB #5 (Digital vs. Analog Audio Signals; Recording
Media)
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13 - 22
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Coordinate Student Progress |
Generate
Alternative Designs
Choose
and Justify Optimal Design
Construct
and Test
Design
Solution(s)
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Create
Diagrams of Alternative Solutions
Select
and Defend Choice
of Preferred Alternative
Construct
and Optimize Operational Musical Instrument
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23 - 25
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Unite Class Thinking Accomplished
Sum Up Progress on Learning
Goals
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Test
and Evaluate Musical Instrument Design |
Develop
Plans for Testing and Presenting the Design Solutions
Hold
Class Presentations of Methods and Results
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