SIGTE Forum: Children’s Engineering across the Curriculum Monday, 6/27/2011, 8:00am–10:30am Building/Room: PACC 126A Explore the hands-on digital fabrication process that links engineering principles to content objectives in an engaging way. Make and take your own example activity. Designing for a Children’s Engineering Community of Practice Tuesday, 6/28/2011, 10:00am–12:00pm Building/Room: PACC Broad St Atrium , Table: …
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Automata
I have been working with some students at a local elementary school for the past couple of weeks. These students are building custom-made creations that incorporate elements of digital fabrication and LED lights. A couple of students built card stock “automata,” toys that contain simple mechanisms that provide movement. I know that a couple of …
Ratios?
I was asked to create an activity that could be made in 15-20 minutes that deals with multiple dimensions, pop-up elements, some artistic/creative qualities, and a connection to mathematics content. Other Requirements: Single piece of paper, no fabrication equipment, and relatively easy. I made this: Print this template and watch the following video to make the design. …
The Fraction Ruler
“The Fraction Ruler” is a useful manipulative for helping students understand measurement and the lines on a ruler. This fraction ruler can also serve as a resource for practicing addition and subtraction of fractions. It’s pretty cool that I can create a physical prototype of an instructional manipulative the very same afternoon after having a conversation with an advisor. From idea-to-interpretation in …
The Paper Airplane Launcher
I just finished some final design tweaks on a paper airplane launcher. The launcher (see video above) is likely going to be a part of a larger mathematics/modeling unit for upper elementary students. The launcher is made out of eight sheets of standard card stock (65 lb). I used Silhouette Studio, a free download from …
The Fantasy Football Problem Solving Task
If you play fantasy football like me, then you likely read NFL stats and watch videos of the prognosticators’ picks-of-the-week. I am not in a high-stakes league with money, so my motivation is purely one of personal enjoyment. Yet, I am the reigning league champion and so I take it as seriously as a working …
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