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Adapt A Bird
Science, imagination, biology, Middle School, Remote learning,
July 28, 2020
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PopBot and AI
Computer Programming, Engineering, Technology, Intro to Fab Lab, coordinate systems, build challenge, programming, Wearable, Electronics, coordinate planes, Block Coding,
July 28, 2020
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Training AI expressions
Unplugged, Machine learning,
July 26, 2020

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Fabstory (Español)
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Fabstory (Español)

Fabrica las Fichas Fabstory Historia inicial. Cuenta a los participantes la historia inicial utilizando los Fichas Fabstory Técnica 1: Qué pasaría si…. En un lluvia de ideas has 3 preguntas que inicien con: Qué pasaría si…? Reflexión 1. Con todo el grupo, realiza una reflexión sobre la naturaleza de este…
laser cutter, 2D Design concepts, Intro to Fab Lab, 2D vector graphics, sculpture, geometry, Arts, Literature
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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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Liz Whitewolf
COVID-19 Educational Community Report
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

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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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COVID-19 Educational Community Report
Liz Whitewolf
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

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