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During the lesson, students consolidate their previously acquired knowledge. For this purpose, a puzzle map is used, marking the regions of Great Hayq, an ancient Armenian province. This activity emphasizes the relationship between geography, history, migration, encouraging both teamwork and historical reasoning.
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Yes, this activity could have been completed without the teaching aid but the digital fabrication adds significant value and enhances the learning experience. Students can simply look at printed maps or book pages and try to memorize names, while using a ready-made puzzle map allows them to physically engage with the geography of Armenia in a more interactive and memorable way. Puzzles are beneficial for developing logical and spatial thinking, fine motor skills, and attention. They also help relieve stress, improve mood, and boost self-esteem, while working together helps build teamwork. Furthermore, the game-like nature of the task—the competition between students—increases motivation and interest, making the lesson more dynamic and engaging. Digital production, such as laser-cut or 3D-printed stencils, ensures precision and reusability, offering durable and accurate teaching aids that enhance both collaboration and knowledge acquisition compared to traditional paper-based methods.
I divide the challenges I expect to encounter into two types: those related to learning the material and those related to teamwork.
Learning the material: The names of the areas are quite difficult to remember, and they contain almost no names similar to current ones, making them significantly more difficult to remember.
Teamwork: Teamwork is difficult due to potential conflicts due to personality incompatibilities, communication issues, and time constraints.
During the process, I learned two key lessons that will be useful to me in future projects. First, I realized how labor-intensive it can be to prepare an effective vector drawing. I had to simplify the map so that the students wouldn’t damage it while putting the puzzle together. I realized I needed to find a balance between precision and practicality.
Second, I realized that to get a high-quality cut, I needed to properly set the focus and adjust the laser power.
Introduction discussion
Begin with a short discussion:
“What do you remember about Tigran the Great?”
“Do you learn the names of historical parts of Armenia?”
Show a map of Armenia for 5 minutes and ask two students to name all the regions from memory.
Teamworkinq & playing the game
Summing up the game and discussion with students
“Which name was the hardest for you to remember?”
“What difficulties did you experience while putting the puzzle together?”
“Which is easier for you, as a team or alone?”
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