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…
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…
IN THIS COLLECTION
This collection includes 3 lessons developed exclusively for the SCOPES-DF by Miguel Valenzuela, Inventor of the PancakeBot.
These lessons offer an entry point for food enthusiasts and technologists alike to explore digitally fabricated food. The lessons were designed with students of all ages and educators of all types in mind.
PANCAKEBOT TEACHER GUIDE
Miguel Valenzuela has partnered with the Fab Foundation and the SCOPES-DF team to expand STEM learning and give exposure to digital fabrication technologies through food. This special collection is accompanied by a teacher guide for the PancakeBot.
Download the PancakeBot Teacher Guide
In the spirit of PancakeBot’s creation, Miguel and his family continue to push the boundaries of learning and enjoyment through hacking for knowledge and loads of fun!
Mini-Multiboard 3D Printing
The Multiboard is a system for neatly mounting items on a wall, on or under a bench or really anywhere. It consists of a basic ‘Core Tile’ that is made up…
October 14, 2024
Design Challenge: Make a 3D printed irregular object with a specific volume.
Objective: Participants will practice measuring irregular volumes using the water displacement method and design a new 3D object that fits within a specific volume range.
October 11, 2024
Test Lesson Plan
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took…
August 12, 2024
Test Lesson Plan
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took…
August 12, 2024
Getting to Know You
Getting to Know You Lesson Plan Using Quizizz Objective: This lesson will help students learn about each other in a fun and engaging way using Quizizz, creating a sense…
July 26, 2024
RGB Playground Lamp
Students are guided through the design process to model and produce a lamp that houses an Adafruit Circuit Playground Express. Students will then use block code to enable their Adafruit…
July 19, 2024
Layered Bookmark (4x45min lessons)
Students will design and create a layered bookmark with background, midground and foreground. 1 lesson for brainstorming and introduction 2 lessons to work on their bookmarks 1 lesson to finish…
July 10, 2024
Eco House
Saving energy is currently a global priority, and while the methods to conserve energy are widely known today, the actual implementation of energy-saving systems remains a challenging endeavor. In…
June 26, 2024
Understanding making Assistive Technology and Making writing AT at home.
This lesson aims at teaching students about Assistive Technology, the process and the importance of developing an AT with the end user. It also enables students and caregiver to make…
June 18, 2024
Smart Light
During this workshop, young participants will create a bulb using LED, battery, cardboard, conductive tape and acrylic discs.
June 8, 2024
DIY Hydroponic Garden
During this workshop, participants will assemble a mini desktop hydroponic garden using plywood. They will put their creation to the test by growing chickpeas in their soil-less, nutrient-water based hydroponic…
June 1, 2024
المواد الحيوية تهمنا Bio-Matters
Bio Matters is a workshop committed to delving into the potential of bio-materials. Our journey involved experimenting with various recipes to harness the diverse properties of organic materials. Among our…
May 6, 2024
Recipe With AI
In this workshop, participants are going to learn about the basics of programming and mobile app development. They will be using AI & Image Processing to identify ingredients & find…
April 25, 2024
Solar Oven
During this workshop, young participants (7-10 years old) will assemble a portable solar oven using cardboard and transparent PVC vinyl. They will put their creation to the test by cooking…
April 24, 2024
CO2 COLLECTOR
This workshop aims to deliver the know-how about Global warming and its causes, in addition participants are going to be introduced to the ways they can interfere in order to…
April 22, 2024
Spin Your Way to Art
In this workshop, participants are going to learn about the basics of Electronics and Electric Circuit. They will be using DC Motors, Cell Batteries and Conductive Tape to create a…
April 22, 2024STANDARDS-ALIGNED
Community contributed lessons aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) offer formal educators innovative pathways to teaching content knowledge. The Fab I Can Statements are a resource to develop technology-literate learning progressions to align with content standards.
FAB TESTED
Periodically lessons are adapted and tested by the Fab Foundation team based on a call for submissions from fabbers, educators, and makers. Our inaugural set of lessons for the SCOPES-DF project were Fab Tested in 2016 and are tagged Fab Tested on the website.
OPEN-SOURCE VALUES
Lessons are distributed under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC license, that permits free use and re-purposing by others.