Multi-Cultural Learning

Unplugged: Design a Biomechanical Cyborg

This activity is a perfect blend of science and creativity as students work with their partner(s) to create their version of a cyborg appendage (or device). This part must mimic the workings…

March 28, 2020
electronics, Recycled Material, computer, Tape, Scissors
IoT Health

In this session, students will go through the engineering design process to design and build a heartbeat monitoring system using Arduino IDE and IoT At the end of the lesson…

January 28, 2020
electronics, Arduino, computer, medical device, Electronics, Arduino
Tshem-zo and Wearable technology

What is Tshem-zo? The art of tailoring in Bhutan is known as Tshem-zo. This art can be classified into three parts: 1.      Tshem drup the art of embroidery 2.      Lhem drup the…

December 16, 2019
CAD, 2D design software, Embroidery machine, imagination, light, sewing, Wearable, Arts, Culture, Textiles
Making a Mardi Gras-Inspired Patch Using Algorithmic Design

What is an algorithm? How can algorithms be used to create cultural designs and 3D models? This lesson explores these questions by using visual programming to help students explore computational…

November 14, 2019
3D printer, 3D Design Software, computer, Programming, 3D printing, 3D modeling, programming, computational thinking, Wearable, Arts, Culture, Algorithmic Thinking, Algorithmic Design
maker Paideia Unit – “Human Innovation: Moving from the Paper Age to the Cardboard Age and Beyond”

Based on early human innovations and transitions from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, make tools that represent how technologies change based on changing materials…

July 2, 2019
CNC, 3D printer, 2D and 3D design software, laser cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Drill Press, Hand Tools
Fabricating turtles to understand turtles

This activity includes a “hands on” strategy that mixes the use of two different digital fabrication tools (laser cut and 3D printing) and silicon mold, to produce replicas of animals…

July 1, 2019
3D printer, Molding and Casting, Laser cutter, laser cutter, 3D printing, casting, cardboard, biology, Resin, laser cut
Digital Manufacturing Initiation Workshops

· 2D design with free software   · Laser and vinyl cutting   · 3D design with free software   · 3d print   · Introduction to electronics

June 28, 2019
CNC, electronics, 3D printer, 2D design software, Laser cutter, Arduino, laser cutter, Recycled Material, Chevron STEM Awards, World Culture, Games, 3D printing, imagination, urban planning, 3D modeling, inkscape, 2D vector design software, CNC, Creativity, Reflections about technology, New Value
Thaumatrope, the illusion of movement

This practical workshop introduces the student to digital fabrication, traditional animation and optical illusions. We will present the basic notions of object´s personalization and how optical illusions work by creating…

June 27, 2019
2D design software, Laser cutter, laser cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Hand Tools, Recycled Material, Early Childhood, Museum/Science Center, Intro to Fab Lab, Chevron STEM Awards, World Culture, Games, imagination, coordinate systems, build challenge, mixed media, inkscape, legends, toys, motion, 2D vector graphics, computational thinking, 2D vector design software, Indigenous Epistemologies, Mental Health, Arts, Disability, Community
Design and Build an Alaskan Cabin

Lesson Summary: Level : Grades 5 -12 (Modifications could be implemented for younger students with design materials being cardboard and not a computer designed model.)   This book can also…

June 26, 2019
electronics, Laser cutter, 2D and 3D design software, laser cutter, Hand Tools, Recycled Material, Early Childhood, Chevron STEM Awards, 3D modeling, build challenge, cardboard, electricity, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Electronics, Engineering
Creative retractable light

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June 24, 2019
CAD, electronics, 3D printer, 3D Design Software, laser cutter, Hand Tools, Soldering Iron, Chevron STEM Awards, 3D printing, architecture, imagination, soldering, energy, 2D vector graphics, physics, light, geometry, electricity, Electronics, Arts
Coding 3D Models Using Tinkercad Codeblocks

Inspired by contemporary South African baskets and hats, this activity explores craft through computation, 3D modeling and 3D printing. Students will use object-oriented computer programming, meaning they will place a…

June 12, 2019
3D printer, World Culture, 3D modeling, programming, computational thinking, Arts
Digital Diorama Immersion

This Spanish I PBL will combine the Spanish culture with the verb estar. Students will work in pairs to create a digital diorama with a theme that is based on…

May 24, 2019
CNC, laser cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Intro to Fab Lab, International, World Culture, imagination, ethnicity, Arts