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Computer Science Solving Real-Life in Action Webquest Name:______________________ P__

The Legend of Zelda and Real-Life inspiration for Tears of the Kingdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E2uoqUqP8U

First, watch this 7-minute video from PBS News.

Q: When did the first Legend of Zelda video game come out? 1986

Q: How has the game evolved since the first edition?


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Q: How does an open-world adventure game encourage critical thinking and puzzle-solving?
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Half the game is puzzles
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If you could make an open world game, what would the theme be, what would be unique, and how would it
encourage thoughtful exploration and critical thinking?

What’s driving smart cars?

Your car now has so many computer chips, that when there was a shortage in September 2021, Toyota ws forced
to cut its production 40% (New York Times, 9-10-21)! [Alternate article from Car and Driver) Technology is driving
a revolution into the auto making market. Even more than that, Cars are moving to new roads with the help of
technology, and maybe even a car that drives you in your future.

Click the New York Times link above, and write down 3 key article details that you learned:
1)
2)
3)

Watch this 2 minute-self driving car video on YouTube.

What are 2 things that surprised you?


1)
2)

What is one thing you liked about this video?


nothing

What is one thing you disliked, or still have a question about?


nothing
What do you think is the biggest issue surrounding self-driving cars, and is there a way around that?
safety.
THINK ABOUT THIS! Computers help us solve complex problems. Computer science processes data and helps
us make our work easier. For each problem, you will brainstorm ideas for addressing it, and then watch a video
that presents one possible solution using technology.

**LINK** CAR ON CITY STREETS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDOnn0-4Nq8

• What steps does Google implement to improve its technology?

AI
• What different events would the car need to handle?
Soft terrain, cacti, and sink holes
**VIDEO LINK ** - Rapunzel’s Hair - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXnpca8qy54

1) What steps were taken to solve the problem?


technology

2) How could similar approaches solve other issues in animation?


No clue

3) What other limitations in 1937 would have made a feature animated film difficult?
No ai
**VIDEO LINK** Watson and the Jeopardy Challenge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=P18EdAKuC1U

1) How does Watson “understand the questions and answers he gives?

ai

2) How is Watson similar to a human player? How is Watson different?

He is artificial intelligence

3) How else could this kind of technology be useful?


**VIDEO LINK** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rWycBEHn3s

**VIDEO LINK** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rWycBEHn3s

BRAINSTORM: What do you think might be possible with this kind of


technology in the future? Think of three possibilities below.

1)

2)

3)
Read this article: http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/stories/east-palo-alto-girls-create-app-clean-
graffiti-trash

How could code be used for a project you care about? If you were to design an app to help your
community, what would it do?

If you were in charge of a city, what would you do about pollution, and why?

If you were in charge of a city, what would you do about graffiti, and why? Do you think graffiti can be
artistic, and where should it be displayed?
Problem 6: Bionic Limbs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2z8CE2vomY

Problem 8: Social Media

Do now: Google Social Media in the News, and read 3 articles.

How many were about positive events? ____


Big Question - THINK: With their being positive and negative aspects, which is
more impactful? Explain with at least 2 examples below.
Problem 9: Plastic in the Ocean

Watch Team Seas and their mission from Mark Robert's YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/pXDx6DjNLDU

1) Where does most ocean pollution come from?

2) How many pounds of waste was Team Seas trying to remove?

3) How has Social Media changed how fundraising and problem solving can happen?

Problem 10: Hunger

According to Statista, 37.5 million Americans live below the poverty line. Many have pointed to waste I.
Society as a problem that occurs alongside hunger. Feeding America is a nonprofit that has stepped in to use
technology to help pair food providers with those in need.

Watch: https://youtu.be/Py5JW5J8afg

1) How does Feeding America help people in need?

2) How else could technology help those in need?

Big Question - What impressed you most about what you learned today?
What will you do to learn more?

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