Abigail McCune

Abigail McCune is an Educational Outreach Consultant at the Fab Foundation, where she plays a pivotal role in the integration of digital fabrication into education. Abigail leads the SCOPES-DF project, overseeing its comprehensive website, curating and developing engaging content, and driving community engagement. Abigail also leads professional development initiatives, equipping educators with the skills and knowledge to effectively integrate digital fabrication into their classrooms. In addition to her work with the Fab Foundation, Abigail is a dedicated STEM Instructor at the Carnegie Science Center’s Fab Lab in Pittsburgh, PA. She leverages her expertise to inspire and educate students of all ages, fostering hands-on learning that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. Abigail’s dual roles allow her to bridge the gap between cutting-edge educational technology and practical classroom application, fostering equitable and quality learning opportunities.

Lesson Plans

This lesson introduces learners to the fascinating world of automata kinetic sculptures powered by simple mechanical systems Through hands on…
Learners will design a two part two step mold from scratch using a blank xDesign template…
Learners will be designing dice that roll unfairly on purpose They ll be using xDesign to engineer internal features that…
Learners will experiment with physics while designing and fabricating a custom modular spinning top with interchangeable parts…
Learners will design a botanical press from scratch and create custom 3D printed wing nuts…
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Learners will design a personal logo that reflects their (or a brand s) unique identities and values By combining graphic…
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Learners will design and construct scale models using their cardboard invention kits applying advanced parametric modeling techniques in xDesign Learners…
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Learners will design and prototype a multi page pop up book spread using xDesign and the Brother ScanNCut Vinyl Cutter…
Learners will independently design and fabricate multi layered custom pinwheels using a blank xDesign template nbsp…
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Learners will design complex multi layered 2D graphics using xDesign and the Brother ScanNCut Vinyl Cutter That this activity focuses…
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This lesson introduces learners to the fascinating world of automata kinetic sculptures powered by simple mechanical systems Through hands on…
Learners will use a premade xDesign template to create a simple mold around a small object…
Learners will open a pre made die model in xDesign and adjust parameters to customize shape Export the modified model…
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Explore how spinning tops are made using CAD and 3D printing Learners adjust a pre made xDesign file of a…
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Learners will adjust a premade flower press using an xDesign template Discuss basic 2D design principles symmetry bounding boxes and…
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Learners will begin to explore the fundamentals of 2D design by transforming hand drawn images into digital files suitable for…
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Learners will transform a premade geometric invention kit into a personalized design experience using xDesign They will customize and expand…
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Learners will explore the intersection of math design and engineering through pop up paper art They will use a vinyl…
Learners will be customizing pinwheels using the pre designed xDesign template Discuss shape balance and symmetry and adjust the xDesign…
Learners will be hand designing simple vinyl stickers to be cut out on the Brother ScanNCut Vinyl Cutter That this…
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Learners will be designing pinwheels using a step by step xDesign template Discuss shape balance and symmetry and adjust the…
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Learners will design either a two step mold or a two part mold using step by step xDesign templates…
Learners will work with a pre designed glider template and make simple modifications to personalize and improve its flight Adjustments…
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Learners will design a custom glider from scratch using a blank CAD template They will also design and 3D print…
This lesson introduces learners to the fascinating world of automata kinetic sculptures powered by simple mechanical systems Through hands on…
Learners will follow a nbsp step by step tutorial nbsp to design their own glider using CAD tools A nbsp…
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Design your own 3D printable dice Use CAD (computer aided design) software to build out an idea in three dimensions…
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Give engineering a spin experiment with physics while designing and fabricating a custom spinning top Get hands on with energy…
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Combine art and science customize and fabricate a botanical press that can be used over and over again to preserve…
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Students will embark on a creative journey to design a personal logo that reflects their (or a brand s) unique…
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Create your very own invention kit Design and laser cut a set of two dimensional shapes that can slot together…
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Explore math form and function while engineering pop up paper art Use a vinyl cutter to make two dimensional artwork…
Learners will apply shape and composition skills in digital 2D design using guided CAD software They will deepen their understanding…
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In this lesson students will learn a very basic form of computer coding We will discuss binary code and the…
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In this lesson students will design a 3D model of Mister Rogers Neighborhood Trolley We will be looking at how…
This lesson is a guided introduction to Mr Rogers Day of Kindness Students will create a vinyl sticker for their…
In this lesson students will design sweater keychains in honor of Mister Rogers We will be looking at how his…
This lesson has been adapted from the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics lesson In this lesson students will learn about…

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