Make it Move (Elementary)

Before the Activity Starts:

  • Prepare materials for sketching, including paper, pencils, markers, or digital drawing tools.
  • Remind students of the importance of collaborative brainstorming and concept development in partner projects.
  • Emphasize the goal of generating initial ideas and arriving at a cohesive project concept.

Throughout the Activity:

  1. Brainstorming & Discussion

    • Encourage active participation from all group members as they discuss possible concepts and settle on an overall idea that meets the project criteria.
    • Ensure each group member’s ideas are heard and considered.
  2. Initial Sketching

    • Instruct students to individually develop sketches that communicate their vision for the concept.
    • Provide support and feedback to help refine ideas and gain group consensus.
    • Collect and review sketches shared by students.
  3. Concept Development

    • Guide students as they collaborate with their partners or groups to decide on the main idea and form of their project.
    • Provide time for students to develop a draft project name and concept thesis statement.
  4. Storyboarding 

    • Instruct students to create a visual storyboard illustrating their transportation concept.
    • Their storyboard should include at least 4–6 frames, covering:
      • The problem their project addresses.
      • How users interact with the transportation system.
      • Key features and innovations in their design.
      • The impact on future mobility.
    • Encourage students to use simple drawings, arrows, and labels to communicate ideas clearly.

After the Activity Ends:

  • Instruct students to upload their sketches, titles, concept statements, and storyboards to the Responses tab.
  • Review the submissions to ensure they meet the deliverables.
  • Encourage students to continue refining their project concept and preparing for the next stages of development in their partner projects.

TRANSITOPIA

Smart Highway + Bike Path

Kate James

https://www.studioroosegaarde.net/project/smart-highway

https://www.studioroosegaarde.net/project/van-gogh-path

Sky Cruise Flying Hotel

Kate James

https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/sky-cruise-hashem-alghaili-tony-holmsten-nuclear-airplane-concept

Urban Air Mobility Drones

Kate James

https://www.ehang.com/ehangaav/

Monowheels

Kate James

https://www.wired.com/2014/04/monowheels/

Hyperloop

Kate James

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmorris/2022/11/29/is-it-finally-time-for-high-speed-hyperloop-transportation/?sh=257ab09148c9

Podcars

Kate James

https://intrans.iastate.edu/news/green-transportation-innovations-autonomous-pods/

Transportation Pods

Kate James

https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-autonomous-vehicle