3D printing development

Hyrdogel could be the next advance in 3D printing development.  It is a polymer that is in its early stages of development.  Hydrogel is expected to be self-adhesive and bendable material.  The possibilities of its use look promising. This polymer could be the answer to a range of issues from playing a role in cancer treatments to becoming parts for soft robotics.  Hydrogel can be fashioned into Lego-shaped blocks that may be a carrier of chemicals that could help in the delivery of life-saving medicine and treatments.
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Art and Technology

The year 7 students have modeled their latest work on the artist Dolan Gieman.  Girls have selected an image that is personally significant to them.  Specific coloured strips have then been carefully selected and arranged on the base.  The laser cut image is then added on top.  The overall image that shines through portrays a gorgeous piece of art. 

Have a Go Day

A new initiative from the Technology and Innovation committee is to give girls a "Have a Go Day".   Prefect Holly Macdonald was supported by Hannah Ferguson and a number of senior girls from the Technology and Innovation and Arts Council.  This week the activity was to try Sphero Robots.  Once the girls learned how to drive the spheros, then the challenge was to negotiate obstacles and to have a speed race.  We look forward to many more lunchtimes when Holly and her team will be able to introduce other exciting tech activities.

Evolocity 2019

The launch for the Canterbury Evolocity Challenge got off to a great start. Students worked in teams to problem solve and fix an electric motor kit to a bicycle.  This year there are record numbers of students across New Zealand who have registered interest to take part.
Mia and Angelina joined with Charlie and Tim from Christs' College to start this adventure.  The evolocity challenge continues outside of school time with specific days set aside for building.  These build days provide access to experts who support students to learn skills in welding, programming their controller using code as well as checking that their vehicle meets the criteria for racing.  This project provides students who have an interest in engineering, science, and design, mechanical and electronic technology to apply their knowledge to achieve a vehicle fit for racing.  The regional competition usually takes place in October and within this challenge are several competitions.  We look forward to following their progress.

 

4D printing and animation

It is amazing what creative minds are making with access to 3D printing. Plant forms are being brought to life to move as if they are in their natural surroundings. 

What could plant forms do and look like in the future?

Could plants save our planet?

To read more about how Nicole Hone has been creating hydrophytes, click on this LINK

A simple inflation bulb can create the movement for her 3D printed hydrophytes.

What is even more fascinating is watching these creations come to life 

Click on the link below to watch a video of hydrophytes in action.

https://vimeo.com/nicolehone/hydrophytes-4d-printing

Fitness Apps

Y2 Computer Scientists

These students are creating their own fitness apps. 

We talked about sequences and how important it is to have each element in the correct order 

and how the sequence needed to be extremely accurate.

We discussed new terms, such as parameters and loops. 

Computer scientists without even touching a computer!