Reconstructing and Reimagining- What could it become?

This week third through fifth graders worked to finish their posters on explaining their understanding of the 4 basic computer components and then went to work on taking all of the little (and big) pieces they collected from deconstructing electronic devices to reimagine something else to create.

Students grappled with their understanding of input, storage, processing, and output:

Hmmmm....what can we make with all these really cool parts? Will it be useful? Will it be artistic? Some chose to work on their own and some chose to work with a partner or in a small group. Students had so many choices and were in charge of this learning experience. With a quick lesson on how to use a glue gun they were off!