Design

Virtual Hispanic Art Gallery

The “Exploring Hispanic Artists from the US” project is designed for middle school students to delve into the world of Hispanic art and culture by researching and creating virtual art…

October 15, 2023
Computers
A- Frame level for contour Farming

This lesson introduces students to agriculture practices and its benefits. Students will learn about contour farming and vegetable cultivation. When studying contour farming for vegetables, students will gain specific insights…

July 21, 2023
CAD, CNC, 2D design software, 3D Design Software, Laser cutter, Tape, Scissors, Tape Measure, plywood, drill machine, 3D modeling, build challenge, 2D vector design software, CNC, laser cut, Climate Change, Engineering, Sustainability, Rural Futures, Plants, Environmental Sustainability, Thinking skills, Self-assessment, vegetable cultivation
Advancements in Agriculture: Introducing the Smart Scarecrow

This lesson introduces students to the complexities of modern agriculture and highlights the role of technology and innovation in farming practices. The main focus is on the Smart Scarecrow, a…

July 20, 2023
CAD, CNC, electronics, 3D printer, 2D design software, 2D and 3D design software, laser cutter, Hand Tools, Soldering Iron, Recycled Material, Computer, Robotics, TinkerCAD, Tinker-CAD, Bench vise, Cardboard, Soldering, Solder wire, Tape Measure, plywood, Intro to Fab Lab, 3D printing, imagination, 3D modeling, soldering, sound, motion, energy, geometry, electricity, Electronics, Arts, CNC, laser cut, Woodworking, Engineering, Creativity, Robots, Rural Futures, Plants, Design Thinking, Solar System
FLA week 2: Stickers for the lab

   

July 17, 2023
CAD, 2D design software, Vinyl Cutter
Cooking our own Fab Lab biomaterials

Within the study of plastic, the students will cook different bioplastics with different recipes and proportions of ingredients to study the mechanical properties of the material. With a laser cutter,…

June 30, 2023
2D design software, laser cutter, Fabric, basic sewing, Inkscape, Intro to Fab Lab, inkscape, biology, sewing, Chemistry, laser cut, Laser Raster, Textiles, Materials, Food
FLA Week6: A wavy line that connects

Explore waves in our environment and the characteristics of sinusoidal waves—amplitude, frequency, and wavelength.    Students will go through the 4 phases of Engage – Explore – Explanation – Extension…

June 30, 2023
CAD, 3D printer, Laser cutter, 2D and 3D design software, laser cutter, Corel Draw, 3D printing, 2D vector graphics, physics, 2D vector design software, Waves, laser cut
FLA Week3: Biomaterials

Creative possibilities cooking biomaterials.

June 29, 2023
Laser cutter, Materials
FLA Week4: Classroom tool design

Creative possibilities of the laser cutter.

June 29, 2023
3D Design Software, laser cutter, 2D Design concepts
FLA Week2: Vinyl Cut Sticker

Creative possibilities with the vinyl cutter.   The process described takes action in an action plan called “Fab Lab Club” where a group of students is building a maker community…

June 29, 2023
Vinyl Cutter, Inkscape, Intro to Fab Lab
Create a model in Wood using Laser Cutter

Use the existing design of a box from box maker to import and explore the use of laser cutter to cut the design out.  

June 29, 2023
Laser cutter, 2D and 3D design software, Intro to Fab Lab
Design and make a logo using Inkscape software and Vinyl Printing machine respectively

Students can design and make an interesting logo using Inkscape and Vinyl cutter. At the end of the lesson, Students can: Use some unique features of Inkscape to create a…

June 29, 2023
2D and 3D design software, Vinyl Cutter, Intro to Fab Lab, inkscape
FLA week 4: boxes!

  i. Could you propose one or two ideas on how you can use in your classes: 1. Digital fabrication with kids using the laser cutter Ask the students to…

June 28, 2023
CAD, laser cutter