Layered Bookmark (4x45min lessons)

Introduction (10 minutes):

• Introduce the project: creating a layered bookmark.
• Explain the use of Inkscape for design and Brother Scan N Cut for cutting.

Brainstorming (15 minutes):

• Distribute paper and pencils.
• Students brainstorm and sketch ideas for their bookmarks, considering themes, images, and colours for background, midground, and foreground.

Group Discussion (10 minutes):

• Students share their ideas and get feedback from peers and the teacher.

Introduction to Inkscape (10 minutes):

• Basic overview of Inkscape interface and tools.

Recap and Goals (5 minutes):

• Recap Lesson 1 and outline today’s goal: Using Inkscape software

Template Setup (10 minutes):

• Open the bookmark template in Inkscape.
• Demonstrate how to use the template for design.

Designing Bookmarks on Software (25 minutes):

• Students begin working on their templates.
• Teacher provides guidance and troubleshooting.

Saving Work (5 minutes):

• Save the file as an Inkscape SVG (.svg).
• Explain the importance of file organization and naming.

Recap and Goals (5 minutes):

• Recap as needed and outline today’s goal: completing our Bookmark designs

Designing Bookmarks on Software (35 minutes):

• Students continue working on their templates.
• Teacher provides guidance and troubleshooting.

Saving Work (5 minutes):

• Remind students to save their work

Introduction to Brother Canvas Workspace (15 minutes):

• Demonstrate how to open Inkscape files in Brother Canvas Workspace
• Demonstrate how to align their designs and save their file to the correct file type for the Brother Scan N Cut (FCM file format)
• Demonstrate how to transfer the design to the machine to cut

Finish and Cut (15 minutes):

• Students prepare their files to cut and assemble when they are done
• Some may wish to colour in and decorate further

Individual Evaluation (15 minutes):

• Hand out evaluation sheets
• Students complete the evaluation sheets, reflecting on their design process, challenges, and learning outcomes.