Project 1. Think Like a Designer
Students
- are introduced to the MPACT design/making model and design a bookmark to be 3D printed.
- learn about linear measurement.
- identify and correct errors in their Tinkercad designs (CT).
Project 2. Make a Kite
Students will:
- use the design/making model to make an origami kite that really flies.
- learn about angles and symmetry.
- break complex problems down into simpler ones (CT).
- imagine how holes appear after they fold a paper, cut holes, and unfold the paper (spatial reasoning).
Project 3. Make a Stamp
Students will:
- use the design/making model to make a 3D printed stamp with a symmetrical design.
- go deeper into symmetry.
- give directions to others on how to create a design in Tinkercad (CT).
- make a shape, resize it, and rotate it on a screen, imagining how it will look at each stage (spatial reasoning).
Low Tech: Origami Kite
Text
- Bullets
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