Mathematics
The Infinity Workshop
This is a lesson to help students with a background in basic adding of fractions find some wonder in mathematical exploration. We start with a review of what fractions are…
April 17, 2021
Binary Beading
Learn to bead and learn binary at the same time. Use the ASCII table to bead your name in binary.
October 17, 2020
POWAR – Plant Observatory of Weather Adaptability for Resiliency
P.O.W.A.R (Plant Observatory of Weather Adaptability for Resiliency) If climate predictions already tell us that London might have a weather similar to Barcelona, how might that affect the way…
October 6, 2020
Individualized Initial Ring
Students will create an “initial ring” using the design process in Tinkercad. This lesson is designed for use after students have had practice applying the basic skills needed for Tinkercad…
August 10, 2020
Make A Sundial
Students will use fab lab tools to create a custom sundial for their area and learn how to mark it with important yearly events.
July 16, 2020
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
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