Mathematics
Magical Flower Pot
In this workshop students will learn to make a magical flower pot with arduino. Students learn about electronics and programming by creating their own magical flower pot. Students will study the…
June 26, 2019
Coding 3D Models Using Tinkercad Codeblocks
Inspired by contemporary South African baskets and hats, this activity explores craft through computation, 3D modeling and 3D printing. Students will use object-oriented computer programming, meaning they will place a…
June 12, 2019
Digitally Fabricated Pinball
The Pinball PBL will investigate the essential concepts underlying the principles conservation of energy by calculating and discussing potential and kinetic energy in their machine. Students will apply creativity and…
June 12, 2019
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 The Game was originally made withe birch bark, sinew and a carved wood ball.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