Mathematics

Cardboard Backboard

Learn how to make a cardboard backboard out of household materials. Once assembled, complete the attached statistics worksheet and see how many shots you can make. Apply digital fabrication skills…

May 5, 2020
2D design software, 3D Design Software, 2D and 3D design software, Recycled Material, Computer, Intro to Fab Lab, Games, cardboard, Shapes, Unplugged, Sports Science
End-Grain Chess Board

This lesson is designed for those interested in getting hands-on time with wood shop-based tools. In this lesson plan we’ll go over how to build a playing surface for one…

April 16, 2020
CNC, Laser cutter, Table Saw, Table Router, Chop Saw, Planer, Hand Sander, International, World Culture, shopbot, CNC Milling, Resin, CNC, Geometric Tiling, Woodworking, Laser Raster
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…

April 2, 2020
2D and 3D design software, Hand Tools, Digital projector, 2D vector design software, Unplugged, Projective Geometry