Social Studies

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
CAD, CNC, electronics, 3D printer, 2D design software, 3D Design Software, Laser cutter, Arduino, parametric design software, 2D and 3D design software, laser cutter, CNC Milling, Hand Tools, Soldering Iron, Breadboarding, Computer, computer, Digital desing, Programming, Python, KiCad, LED strip, International, 3D printing, 3D modeling, soldering, schematic drawings, programming, computational thinking, electricity, environmental science, CNC Milling, CNC, laser cut, Experiment Design, Electronics Production, Electronics Design, KiCad, Arduino, Woodworking, Climate Change, Middle School, Earth, Remote learning, Reflections about technology, Climate Simulation, Ecology, Sustainability, Rural Futures, Climate Predictions, Plants, Food, Food Security
Ranked Choice Voting

This lesson will help students understand the ranked choice voting system. This system is used in Australia, the state of Maine, and many cities throughout the united states. Alaska currently…

September 9, 2020
laser cutter, Corel Draw, 2D vector graphics, geometry, laser cut, Culture, Shapes, Community
Pyramid Doodle

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to digital fabrication by using a 3D pen. In this lesson students will use basic mathematics and measurements to recreate a…

August 28, 2020
Tape, Scissors, 3D pen, Ruler, Intro to Fab Lab, World Culture, architecture, 3D modeling
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
2D design software, laser cutter, computer, geometry, 2D vector design software, laser cut, Culture, Laser Raster, Earth, Time
Talk To The World

In this lesson Students will use Scratch MIT platform to Build a scene, where they can send a message to the world and talk about their thought during Coronvirus Pandemic.…

June 1, 2020
2D and 3D design software, Computer, Digital desing, Programming, Animation Design, World Culture, imagination, 3D modeling, programming, Animation, Personal Health, Coronavirus pandemic
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
Testing Insulation

This lesson will cover a method for testing the insulation properties of a given material using water. It discusses how to use a control to compare the properties of the…

April 8, 2020
laser cutter, computer, Hot Glue Gun, Color printer, Tape, Scissors, World Culture, coordinate systems, energy, Cultural Competence, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Culture, Alaska Native
Unplugged: Design a Biomechanical Cyborg

This activity is a perfect blend of science and creativity as students work with their partner(s) to create their version of a cyborg appendage (or device). This part must mimic the workings…

March 28, 2020
electronics, Recycled Material, computer, Tape, Scissors
Making a Fire Piston

This lesson is on how to make a unique fire making tool called a Fire Piston. It ignites a small piece of tinder by rapid compression/depression of air inside of…

March 24, 2020
Molding and Casting, 3D Design Software, laser cutter, Drill Press, Hand Tools, Hand Sander, casting, Resin
Queen Annurca – Design and fab a t-shirt

This project was carried out for the middle school children of Valle di Maddaloni – Campania – Italy. This territory is known throughout Italy for the production of a quality…

February 12, 2020
2D design software, Laser cutter, Heat Press, computer, Vinyl Printer/Cutter, World Culture, inkscape, cardboard, Cultural Competence, laser cut, Vinyl Printer/Cutter, Woodworking
IoT Health

In this session, students will go through the engineering design process to design and build a heartbeat monitoring system using Arduino IDE and IoT At the end of the lesson…

January 28, 2020
electronics, Arduino, computer, medical device, Electronics, Arduino
Tshem-zo and Wearable technology

What is Tshem-zo? The art of tailoring in Bhutan is known as Tshem-zo. This art can be classified into three parts: 1.      Tshem drup the art of embroidery 2.      Lhem drup the…

December 16, 2019
CAD, 2D design software, Embroidery machine, imagination, light, sewing, Wearable, Arts, Culture, Textiles