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Exploring Bridges (Remote Learning Friendly)
Engineering, Unplugged, bridges, build challenge, Creationist,
May 28, 2020
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Mini T-Shirt Cannon
Engineering, Unplugged, Intro to Fab Lab, Games, build challenge, cardboard, energy, physics, Unplugged, Sports Science,
May 27, 2020
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Grocery Run
Computer Programming, Technology, International, Games, programming, Game Design, Game Development, Coding,
May 18, 2020

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Unplugged: Projecting Geometry for Precision Cutting and Assembly
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Unplugged: Projecting Geometry for Precision Cutting and Assembly

In this lesson you’ll learn how to make complex and precise geometric assemblies – like the skateboard halfpipe seen here – without the need for a laser cutter. Inherent to this lesson is the development of an understanding of projective geometry. Particularly, this covers concepts such as geometric workplanes, scale,…
2D and 3D design software, Hand Tools, Digital projector, 2D vector design software, Unplugged, Projective Geometry
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Unplugged: Design a Biomechanical Cyborg
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Unplugged: Design a Biomechanical Cyborg

This activity is a perfect blend of science and creativity as students work with their partner(s) to create their version of a cyborg appendage (or device). This part must mimic the workings of a true organic body part, but incorporate some enhancements that would make people want to use it. Encourage students…
electronics, Recycled Material, computer, Tape, Scissors
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Uncovering a Hidden History - The Lives of African Americans During Reconstruction
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Uncovering a Hidden History - The Lives of African Americans During Reconstruction

Students will respond to research about the lives of African Americans during the Reconstruction era. This era was a critical time that laid the groundwork for many social issues we see in society today. Students will work together to design and build an object or series of objects that tell…
CAD, 3D printer, 2D and 3D design software, laser cutter, 3D printing, 3D modeling, build challenge, 2D vector design software
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Alejibres with DF
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Alejibres with DF

Alebrijes are imaginative and colorful Mexican art sculptures that have transformed into mythical creatures of the culture that act as spirit guides. This lesson begins with students watching the Disney movie, Coco and continues to an art and history lesson before students use their imaginations to design their own Alebrije…
2D design software, laser cutter, Laser cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Fab Tested, Early Childhood, Museum/Science Center, Intro to Fab Lab, International, World Culture, laser cutting, imagination, legends, sculpture
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Aidan Mullaney
UNPLUGGED: Five Tips for Teaching Digital Fabrication Skills from Home
Melvin LaPrade
Carter G. Woodson's Culturally Responsive Pedagogy meets Seymour Papert's Constructionism
Sonya Pryor-Jones
Otherness, Film, and Digital Fabrication
Brian Purvis
Revisiting the Future via STEM Week

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ilaria la manna
Digital Architect graduated in Rome, 2010 Master Degree in Advanced Architecture at IAAC and Bioacademy graduate 2015.   Interest into investigation and research of experimental materials and new bio-materials for Architecture shapes and fabrication system, in different cities. Since 2014…
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ellieabuehler
Ellie graduated from MIT in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. She worked as a Microsoft Hardware Design Engineer for 2 years. She started mentoring FIRST Robotics Teams, and realized her passion was for teaching. She developed the…
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UNPLUGGED: Five Tips for Teaching Digital Fabrication Skills from Home
Aidan Mullaney
Carter G. Woodson's Culturally Responsive Pedagogy meets Seymour Papert's Constructionism
Melvin LaPrade
Otherness, Film, and Digital Fabrication
Sonya Pryor-Jones
Revisiting the Future via STEM Week
Brian Purvis

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