Technology

143 Binary Beads – Valentine’s Day

In this lesson students will learn a very basic form of computer coding. We will discuss binary code and the basics of how computers communicate. They will create their own…

February 26, 2024
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Blossom electronics

Celebrate Women’s Day with an activity inspired by one of the brightest women in science, Katharine Burr Blodgett! This engaging and hands-on electronics activity emphasizes the significance of women and…

February 26, 2024
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CPX Circuit Holder: A Digital Fabrication Project

During this project students will gain knowledge and skills using. 3D printing vinyl cutting block coding playground express circuit They will then apply those skills to design and digitally manufacture…

January 27, 2024
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MakeyMakey Inventor Biography Bottle

Students will choose a scientist or inventor from the past or present to research in order to write an informational report.  While the students are progressing through the writing…

September 7, 2023
Recycled Material, Block coding, Scratch.mit.edu, Makey Makey, International, build challenge, cardboard, programming, drama, World History, Arts, Coding, Creationist, Electrical Circuits, Scratch, Block Coding, Creativity, Storytelling, Makey-Makey, Social Studies, Thinking skills
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 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