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TRANSITOPIA

ترانزيتوبيا (أنظمة النقل والحركة)

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Renewable Energy

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Prompt

Work in small teams and choose a renewable energy topic from the from the following list: solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, nuclear or tidal. Each group will have research and learn about their renewable energy system. Then, you will share your knowledge with the rest of the class. This will be a casual share-out. This research will be quick and collaborative.

Instructions

Research your selected energy source.

There are a few high-quality videos linked in the Resources tab above.
- Additional Resources:
  - Great resource: http://www.landartgenerator.org/LAGI-FieldGuideRenewableEnergy-ed2.pdf
  - Another great resource (with more resources at the bottom): United Nations: Renewable Energies

Next, in your groups, you will make a poster of your energy system to share out to the class. On a larger piece of paper (at least 11 X17inches), make a poster that includes:

3 key takeaways (useful information, things you didn't know before).
A sketch or diagram of how the system works, describing how the energy source works. Try to make your drawing clearly convey the process of energy generation and transmission. Use arrows, labels, and colors to add to your sketch.

Share your poster with the class.

Post-Share-out Reflection: How does this research inform your ideas about the future of transit and personalized mobility? What are you most excited about for the future of transit? Are there renewable opportunities you think should be explored?

Deliverables

Post your an image of your poster in the Responses tab above.

قيد

الانتقـــــــال

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Prompt

What does it means for something to be "in transit"? Can it be more than simply getting from point A to point B in our day-to-day life?

We will take a look at some of the most interesting existing and speculative transit systems around the world.

Instructions

Part 1:
Individually look at the transit examples in the Resources tab above. As you go through these precedents, note how the system works, how it's powered, how many people could be moved by it, and what infrastructure it requires.
Individually or in Paris, choose one of the transit systems to focus on.

Part 2:

Individually or in your pair, create a slideshow (int he Responses tab above) that contains the following information about your transit system:

Where is it located? Is this method used elsewhere in the world?
How does the transit system relate to the area and its unique setting/environment? (write 2-3 sentences)
What is awesome vs. awful about this transit system?
What are potential ways that this transit system can be improved? (Through sketching, Be imaginative!)

Also include at least 1 photograph of the systems and 1 sketch or diagram of the system in your slideshow.

Part 3:
Present your precedent research to the class group using your slideshow.

Deliverables

Submit your presentation in the Responses tab.
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Websites for Research:

MIT's Transit Lab

The Federal Transit Authority

Dezeen (search "Transport")

FastCompany (search Transport)

The Kids Should See This (search Transportation)

ما هي السوابق؟

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Design and launch the best paper plane! Your goal is to create a plane that can either fly the furthest, stay in the air the longest, or pull off the coolest stunt mid-flight.

Materials You’ll Need:

Paper (A4 or letter-sized)
Ruler and pencil (for optional measurements)
Markers
Stopwatch (if available)
Measuring tape (for distance)
Tape (for reinforcements)

Step 1: Understanding Flight

Before you start folding, let’s talk about how planes fly! There are 4 key forces at work when your plane is in the air:

Lift: Keeps the plane up.
Thrust: Pushes the plane forward.
Drag: Slows the plane down.
Gravity: Pulls the plane down.

Think about how you can use these forces to your advantage when designing your plane.

Step 2: Design Your Paperplane

Time to fold ! Your task is to come up with a paper plane that looks cool and flies great. Consider these things:

Shape: Does the plane have long wings, sharp edges, or a sleek look?
Size: Does your plane need to be small and fast or bigger for more gliding?
Sign: Add personal touches

Pro Tip: If you think your plane needs a little extra support, you can use tape to reinforce the wings or the nose of the plane.

Step 3: Flight Test

Now it’s time for the ultimate flight contest! We’ll measure your plane in these categories:

Longest Flight Distance – How far can your plane go?
Longest Time in the Air – How long can your plane stay up before it falls?
Best Stunt – Can your plane do something amazing like loops or dives?
Best Design – Bonus points for creativity!

Each of you will get a chance to launch your plane. We’ll measure the distance and time, and then have a little fun watching your planes perform stunts!

Step 4: Review and Tweak

After your first test, take a look at how your plane performed. What worked well? What didn’t? Can you change anything to make it fly better? Maybe adjust the wings or add some extra tape?

Now you’ll have a chance to make any changes and try again!

Step 5: Final Flight

Once you’ve made any changes, we’ll have one last flight test to see who can improve their plane the most.

Prizes!

Longest Distance Champion
Time in the Air Champion
Stunt Master
Design Star

Low-fidelity Prototypes

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Now that we've explored the possible futures and developed strong project ideas, it's time to create your first prototypes (remember: prototypes are rapidly-made models created with easily-manipulative materials that demonstrate the simplest version of your idea in physical form).

This is an opportunity to test out design shapes, sizes, and techniques of making before we create our final prototypes!

Instructions

Begin by sketching the pieces needed to construct your project. Then assemble the materials needed and create quick mock-ups in paper and cardboard.

Deliverables

Photograph your sketches and cardboard prototypes and assemble them in your Design Journal to record your first creations. Add your thesis statement to the description in your Journal.

Transitopia - Advanced

Welcome !

How Does Geothermal Energy Work?

How Does Tidal Energy Work?

How does Hydropower Work?

Renewable Energy Investigation + Share out!

In Transit

Precedents