Mathematics
10th Grade Youth Field Trip Fab Lab Ponce and Isabela
Towns Kids Youth were challenged to explain to class members and other High School Kids what is a Fab Lab and what our Executive Members are sacrificing for the development…
June 7, 2019
That’s a Wrap: Applying Three Dimensional Geometry to Design a Candy Container
Students will use their understanding of the properties of three dimensional solids to design a candy container meeting specific constraints. Students, working in pairs, will complete a two and three dimensional…
May 24, 2019
Ceiling Tile Room Art: Rational Expressions
Students will improve the learning environment in the 11th/12th grade math room by creating (12″x 24″) acrylic ceiling tiles that show a challenging rational function. The tile will have a…
May 24, 2019
Algebra 2: Games of Chance
In this unit, students will design a game of chance and use that game as a platform to discuss one or more types of probability. In particular, students will focus…
May 24, 2019
Ball and Triangle Game
This is a Traditional native Game played by North East Woodland Indigenous People. The Game was originally made withe birch bark, sinew and a carved wood ball. We are changing…
May 17, 2019
Set the (VR) Screen: Wearable Device Designer
Students are challenged over the course of five (5) lessons to develop a cardboard virtual reality headset. Working as a “company” or in groups, learners will fulfill job specific tasks…
March 5, 2019
Heating Up!: Wearable Device Designer
Students are challenged to both program an Arduino and engineer a circuit to measure a player’s temperature. In pairs, students will practice both computer and electrical engineering. Groups will simulate…
January 31, 2019
All Tied Up: Wearable Device Designer
Students are challenged to develop a wearable shoelace device. The device should both keep the wearer’s shoelaces tied and be easily removable. The lesson uses 2D vector design software and…
January 28, 2019
Learn to Program in C++ with Arduino
A large part of learning Arduino for most people, is getting started with coding. These lessons offer explorations of some of the core concepts of reading and writing Arduino code.
December 31, 2018
Finding Fibonacci in the Helicone
Leonardo of Pisa (c.1170–c.1250), also known as Fibonacci, is often considered the most talented mathematician of the Middle Ages. In this lesson students discover the mystical nature of the famous…
November 9, 2018
DIY Adinkra Symbols with 3D Printing
Students create custom Adinkra symbols using a variety of different methods including low-tech art supplies and digital fabrication machines including a 3D printer and vinyl cutter. After completing the ELA…
July 13, 2018Child Designed Furniture
Creating classroom furniture with children is one example of a successful scaffolded fabrication activity that can be an empowering experience for young children. This experience includes adults working alongside children…
May 31, 2018