Mathematics
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
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
Programmable LED Display
This lesson is all about showing grades 9-12 students the essentials of fabrication and programming to create their own unique LED display. The students will be shown how to use…
November 17, 2019
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…
November 14, 2019
Bytes to Bites: Drawing Pancakes with G-Code
Create your pancakes with code! This lesson introduces you to the concepts behind CNC Computer language called G-Code and walks you through a step by step introduction on creating…
November 7, 2019
Designing PancakeBot 3D Printed Extensions
Hacking machines to either improve, or change the original purpose of the machine can be rewarding and gives the user control over their machine as well as what they can…
November 2, 2019
Python Turtle Spirograph Pancakes
Spirograph is the name given to a drawing tool that makes “mathematical roulette curves” known as hypotrochoids. In this lesson, you will learn how to use Python Turtle* to…
October 29, 2019Biomedical Engineer – Middle School Remix
This lesson reflects on “Everyday in the life of a Biomedical Engineer” What does a Biomedical Engineer do? Biomedical Engineer Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists,…
July 11, 2019
makerPBL – Projecting Parabolas
The Unit is designed to introduce/reinforce the student’s knowledge of quadratic functions. The unit will begin with PHET simulations on the characteristics of quadratic functions, applying their knowledge to digitally…
July 2, 2019
Alquimétricos: Opensource DIY/DIT building blocks systems
Fabrication of a basic geodesic structure building block system kit using simple handcraft tools and recycled materials and bamboo sticks. The activity is targeted low income community classrooms educators, families…
June 28, 2019
Zero2Maker : Robotics
Safety while working Understanding basic safety rules and discussing its importance. Basic Connection Learning Simple Circuits, Insulator,Conductor and Power Flow of Electricity Understand Voltage, Amp and series- parallel connection. Working…
June 28, 2019
Giant educational breadboard
During the first course of Arduino we introduce the children to the use of an Arduino and breadboard. In order to do this we start with a general overview…
June 28, 2019