That's a Wrap: Applying Three Dimensional Geometry to Design a Candy Container - SCOPES Digital Fabrication
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Subjects
Engineering, Mathematics, Technology
Age Ranges
14-18
Fab Tools
3D Design Software, Arduino, laser cutter, Vinyl Cutter
Standards
HSG.GMD.A2
Author
Sue Williamson

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Author

Sue Williamson
K-12 teacher
Dr. Sue Williamson has been a classroom educator for 17 years and has a   Doctorate in Educational Administration from Georgia Southern University. Sue spent 13 years in Georgia as a gifted endorsed teacher of middle grades english/ language arts,… Read More

Summary

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 design using Tinkercad. Students will also create a cardboard box using the Carvey or laser cutter and decorate the outside of the container.

 

What You'll Need

  • Foam Board
  • 12 x 12 vinyl sheets of assorted colors
  • Vinyl weeding tools
  • Arduino Uno kit
  • Acrylic paints
  • hot glue gun and glue sticks

 

Lesson Materials

The Instructions

Design - Rough Draft

Students will create a sketch, including accurate dimensions, of a container, including net.

See attached lesson plan

Product Design

Use Design software to create a 3D Representation.

See attached lesson plan

Prototyping

Create a prototype using laser cutter or Carvey.

See attached lesson plan

Vinyl Decoration

Students will decorate their container using vinyl .

See attached lesson plan

Additional Options

Additional options include use of Arduino to light the container or include optional sounds.

See attached lesson plan

Standards

  • (HSG.GMD.A2): (+) Give an informal argument using Cavalieri's principle for the formulas for the volume of a sphere and other solid figures.

Common Core Standards

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