Aligned with the rich design and cultural attributes of Marvel Studio’s Black Panther we offer a special collection of digital fabrication lessons inspired by this film.
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IN THIS COLLECTION
Our team of experts in Afrofuturism, computational thinking, culturally situated pedagogy, K-12 standards and digital fabrication technologies have translated years of research into practical classroom applications for teachers to introduce to their students the tools and capabilities that enable them to dream, design and make (almost) anything.
OUR COMMITMENT
Along with the global Fab Lab Network we are committed to democratizing access to the technologies and knowledge of digital fabrication. This Black Panther Collection represents a timely opportunity to broaden pathways to STEM education by providing inclusive learning experiences at the intersection of cultural expression and technology.
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STEM DIGITAL FABRICATION LESSONS
Fab-in-a-Box Invention Kits
Create your very own invention kit! Design and laser cut a set of two-dimensional shapes that can slot together to make three-dimensional structures. Finished kits can be used for…
December 2, 2024
Fab-in-a-Box Pop-Up Cards
Explore math, form, and function while engineering pop-up paper art. Use a vinyl cutter to make two-dimensional artwork “pop!” Add score and cut lines to cardstock to fabricate custom, folding…
December 2, 2024
Fab-in-a-Box Stickers
Design and fabricate your very own custom stickers! Use digital CAD software to bring your ideas to life before cutting them on the vinyl cutter. Whether you’re a budding graphic…
December 2, 2024
ScaleSpace – Visualizing the Solar System Through 3D Models
In this lesson, students will explore the vastness and diversity of the solar system by creating scale models of planets, moons, and other celestial objects. Using astronomical data, they will…
December 2, 2024
SHAPE BUILDERS
This lesson is designed to help students deepen their understanding of geometry – shapes and their attributes. Prior to the lesson, students must have been introduced to the vocabulary…
December 1, 2024
Chemical Bonding GAme
Driving Question: How can we, as game designers, create a playable board or computer (Chromebook) game that teaches players the properties, behavior, and structure of ionic and covalent compounds? …
November 26, 2024
Human Eye Model: A Hands-On Investigation of the Functions of the Parts of the Eye
This lesson provides students a constructivist approach to learning the functions of the different parts of the human eye. Leading up to this lesson, students learned the properties of light…
November 21, 2024
Touch Sensor Light
Students develop foundational knowledge and skills in basic electronics, exploring how voltage and electronic components interact to control a system and how energy manipulation impacts these components. Leveraging this understanding,…
November 20, 2024
Cross curricular custom measuring tool
I used this project with my Year 8 class to create a custom measuring tool for a recipe. This is a remix of a lesson available on TinkerCAD – Make…
November 14, 2024
Footsteps to the future
Students use the laser cutter to create a path of footprints into the future. For this purpose, wooden footprints are cut out, which the students label with positive news about…
November 13, 2024
Plants needs for primary school with a laser cut plant sign and PPT
This is a 3 part lesson for primary school students to learn about the needs of plants. This lesson was created for grades 3-5 in China. They learn about the…
November 12, 2024
Understanding Multiplication Through Repeated Addition with Acrylic Chips
This lesson introduces the concept of multiplication as a process of grouping and repeated addition, designed specifically for autistic 11-year-olds who find math challenging. Using laser-cut, engraved acrylic chips displaying…
November 6, 2024
Introduction to Orthogonal Projections. 3D Space. Form, light & shadow,
Lesson will be helpful for Introduction to Coordinate Axes, 3Dimensional Space, Understanding Orthogonal Projections, Exploring Light and Shadow, enhance imagination and Founational 3D thinking, Students will gain familiarity with the…
November 4, 2024
Designing and Printing a 3D printed Keyring
3D Printing Keyring Lesson Plan Objectives: Understand 3D design basics. Create a simple 3D model for a keyring. Prepare a model for 3D printing. Reflect on the design process.…
October 31, 2024
Investigating Newton’s First and Second Laws of Motion
This lesson introduces Newton’s First and Second Laws of Motion through hands-on experimentation with a 3D-printed model, allowing students to explore inertia, acceleration, and friction. Students will roll metal balls…
October 29, 2024
Identity Building through Fabrication
Identify the subject area and concepts that you want your students to learn in your classroom Choose something that your students are having trouble with or find a lesson…
October 29, 2024STANDARDS-ALIGNED
Community contributed lessons aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) offer formal educators innovative pathways to teaching content knowledge. The Fab I Can Statements are a resource to develop technology-literate learning progressions to align with content standards.
FAB TESTED
Periodically lessons are adapted and tested by the Fab Foundation team based on a call for submissions from fabbers, educators, and makers. Our inaugural set of lessons for the SCOPES-DF project were Fab Tested in 2016 and are tagged Fab Tested on the website.
OPEN-SOURCE VALUES
Lessons are distributed under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC license, that permits free use and re-purposing by others.