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Shining the Light
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Shining the Light

Bryan Stevenson & Just-Mercy, 2019.   Black Panther-inspired High School lesson plan using Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. This lesson was revisited due to the release of the film starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx.    These lessons are designed for 90 minute blocks – 3 week Unit.  …
Laser cutter, Arduino, Intro to Fab Lab, ethnicity, programming, light
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Making a Mardi Gras-Inspired Patch Using Algorithmic Design
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Making a Mardi Gras-Inspired Patch Using Algorithmic Design

What is an algorithm? How can algorithms be used to create cultural designs and 3D models? This lesson explores these questions by using visual programming to help students explore computational thinking or CT. Efforts to increase computational thinking in STEM is increasing in popularity. This lesson covers two areas in…
3D printer, 3D Design Software, computer, Programming, 3D printing, 3D modeling, programming, computational thinking, Wearable, Arts, Culture, Algorithmic Thinking, Algorithmic Design
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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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Alethea Campbell
A Letter to the Community
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kimstan16
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Matt Zigler
I am a teacher, artist, and maker. I am currently the Bullis Innovation and Technology Lab (BITlab) Coordinator at Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland. In this role, I work with students and teachers to bring design thinking and the Maker…
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ainsley
Ainsley Buckner graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2011 with a B.F.A in General Fine Arts, concentration in Sculpture and Print Making. She is currently the Prototyping Manager at Sears think[box] of Case Western Reserve University. think[box] is…
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A Letter to the Community
Alethea Campbell
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your Classroom
Liz Whitewolf
Culturally Relevant Teaching in AAPI Heritage Month
Liz Whitewolf
One Hundred Lessons in 100 Days - Part III
Desmond Hearne Morrey

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