Pyramid Doodle – SCOPES-DF
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Lesson Details

Subjects*
Engineering, History
Age Ranges*
8-11
Fab Tools*
Tape, Scissors, 3D pen, Ruler
Standards
Fab-Safety.2, Fab-Programming.2, Fab-Electronics.2, Fab-Modeling.2, Fab-Fabrication.2, Fab-Design.2
Author
Cameron Bass
Additional Contributors
Angel Johnson, Cameron Bass

Author

Cameron Bass

Summary

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 miniature-scale size pyramid that is found in Egypt. This lab is designed to be implemented in-person or virtually. Extra safety precautions should be taken when the lesson is conducted virtually. All students must were long sleeve shirts, heat resistant gloves, and protective eye ware.

What You'll Need

3D Pen

Filament

Ruler

Scissors

Tape

Heat resistant gloves

Long sleeve shirt

Cut outs

Paper

Pen

Lesson Materials

The Instructions

Brief History

Brief History

Students will watch a short video on the pyramids of Giza to learn the significance of the pyramids and the importance they held in the ancient world. Students will watch an interactive YouTube video at the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVFiWSV0SJA

 

Measure

Students will be instructed to draw a square with the length and width of 7.7 cm

and a triangle with the height 6.2 cm on each side of the square.

 

 

 

Cut & Fold

Students will use their scissors to cut out the diagram and fold it into a pyramid

Students will use tape to hold the pyramid together

 

Build

Using the template, students will use the 3D pen to trace and construct the pyramid 

Assemble Pyramid

Students will remove the print from the paper and assemble the pieces to construct the pyramid

 

Standards

  • (Fab-Safety.2): I can operate equipment in a Fab Lab following safety protocols.
  • (Fab-Programming.2): I can create a program with more than one instruction.
  • (Fab-Electronics.2): I can follow a schematic diagram and create a circuit including a microcontroller with electronic components.
  • (Fab-Modeling.2): I can construct compound shapes and multi-part components ready for physical production using multiple representations.
  • (Fab-Fabrication.2): I can develop workflows across four or more of the following: modeling softwares, programming environments, fabrication machines, electronic components, material choices, or assembly operations.
  • (Fab-Design.2): I can participate in design reviews with prepared presentation materials as well as give and receive feedback from peers.

Common Core Standards

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