Unit 1 - The Logic Syetem

Preparations:

I am a 6th grade world history teacher at Herrin Middle School in Herrin, IL.  I used, and will continue to use, my class as my target audience.  I decided to develop my Logic System questions around prehistoric man.  My questions pertain to how the hunter gatherers would have spent their day.  It wasn't all hunting for food.

Adding visuals

The Scene:

I could have just had my Logic System pad sitting out in the open, but how boring is that?  I created a small, primitive shelter with campfire to add a bit of intrigue.

Scripting

Scripting/Notecards:

The Logic System uses notecards as scripts so that major programming knowledge is not needed.  However, I found it important to know how programming works to lay out the scripts properly and troubleshoot when they did not.  This first attempt had the following cards of script:  START, GOOD, GOOD2, BAD, BAD2.  I also had the system keep score from 100 possible points.  This was the most difficult task to get working because the instructions on how to use points, I found to be vague.  An example of a card with points would have been helpful.

Beta Testing

The Beta Test:

I tested my project.  On my first attempt, I found my button text to be too long so I shortened them.  My points also didn't calculate as I stated previously.  Through trial and error and about 5-6 new cards, I was able to get it to track points properly.  I would definitely use this in a teaching environment for its effectiveness and simplicity.