The Fabricademy Lesson Collection is about creating a bridge between fabrics and electronics. Consisting of various types of projects, these lessons can be used to create an understanding of basic e-textile concepts. At the same time this collection will be a gateway into becoming familiar with terms and techniques used in advanced e-textiles to peak your interest.
FABRIC SENSOR: TILT SENSOR
In this lesson we will create a fabric pressure sensor. A pressure sensor is a circuit that can display our orientation by visual representation. Using a metal bead and “hot…
FABRIC SENSOR: BEND SENSOR
WHAT IS A BEND SENSOR In this lesson we will create a fabric bend sensor. A bend sensor is a circuit created when a piece of resistive fabric is sandwiched between…
FABRIC SENSOR: PRESSURE SENSOR
WHAT IS A PRESSURE SENSOR In this lesson we will create a fabric pressure sensor. A pressure sensor is a circuit created when a piece of resistive fabric is sandwiched between…
About Oyedotun (Oye)
I like to consider myself as a product designer. I studied mechanical engineering and applied the principles of engineering into the things I like. Currently I teach in the 3D Experience Lab’s Fabricademy node working in digital fabrication, textiles, fabric science, and electronics.
About Fabricademy
Fabricademy is a transdisciplinary course offered by the Fab Foundation that focuses on the development of new technologies applied in the textile industry, in its broad range of applications, from the fashion industry to the upcoming wearable market. The two phase program will last 6 months, with approximately 3 months of seminars and learning modules and three months focusing on individual in depth applied project research. Fabricademy offers a decentralized rather than isolated educational model: students learn in local workgroups, with peers, mentors, and machines, which are then connected globally by content sharing and video for interactive classes. The individual labs are supported and supervised regionally by supernode sites with more advanced capabilities, expertise, and inventories.
Touch Sensor Light
Students develop foundational knowledge and skills in basic electronics, exploring how voltage and electronic components interact to control a system and how energy manipulation impacts these components. Leveraging this understanding,…
November 20, 2024
Cross curricular custom measuring tool
I used this project with my Year 8 class to create a custom measuring tool for a recipe. This is a remix of a lesson available on TinkerCAD – Make…
November 14, 2024
Footsteps to the future
Students use the laser cutter to create a path of footprints into the future. For this purpose, wooden footprints are cut out, which the students label with positive news about…
November 13, 2024
Plants needs for primary school with a laser cut plant sign and PPT
This is a 3 part lesson for primary school students to learn about the needs of plants. This lesson was created for grades 3-5 in China. They learn about the…
November 12, 2024
Understanding Multiplication Through Repeated Addition with Acrylic Chips
This lesson introduces the concept of multiplication as a process of grouping and repeated addition, designed specifically for autistic 11-year-olds who find math challenging. Using laser-cut, engraved acrylic chips displaying…
November 6, 2024
Introduction to Orthogonal Projections. 3D Space. Form, light & shadow,
Lesson will be helpful for Introduction to Coordinate Axes, 3Dimensional Space, Understanding Orthogonal Projections, Exploring Light and Shadow, enhance imagination and Founational 3D thinking, Students will gain familiarity with the…
November 4, 2024
Designing and Printing a 3D printed Keyring
3D Printing Keyring Lesson Plan Objectives: Understand 3D design basics. Create a simple 3D model for a keyring. Prepare a model for 3D printing. Reflect on the design process.…
October 31, 2024
Investigating Newton’s First and Second Laws of Motion
This lesson introduces Newton’s First and Second Laws of Motion through hands-on experimentation with a 3D-printed model, allowing students to explore inertia, acceleration, and friction. Students will roll metal balls…
October 29, 2024
Identity Building through Fabrication
Identify the subject area and concepts that you want your students to learn in your classroom Choose something that your students are having trouble with or find a lesson…
October 29, 2024
BacteriART with Amino Engineer-it Kit – الفن البكتيري
Participants will explore biotechnology with a focus on genetic engineering, learning about DNA, proteins, and corals. By the end of the three-day program, participants will understand the steps to genetically…
October 28, 2024
Genre Comprehension Wheel
This lesson is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of text. In order to comprehend, students need to know how to identify fiction and nonfiction text and they…
October 27, 2024
Using a stencil ruler when making colored stickers
This lesson is about learning a tool for making colored stickers. First, students should try out their own technique and think about what problems might arise when making colored stickers…
October 24, 2024
Understanding the Respiratory System
In this lesson, students will explore the respiratory system through hands-on activities and discussions. They will work in groups to assemble a respiratory system puzzle, identifying and discussing the function…
October 24, 2024
Build a lasercut lamp and its circuit
Learn the basics of electricity by building your led circuit. Use the laser cutter and vectorized images or text to customize your lamp parts.
October 24, 2024
Codettes Innostarter Rover
In this one-week lesson, students aged 14 and older will learn to design and build a rover from scratch, focusing on electronic circuit creation using Arduino Nano and C++ programming.…
October 18, 2024
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, 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.