Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
Students will discover one of the primary purposes of 3D printing is the ability to create something you need, when you need it. They will use the free online platform Tinkercad to develop their understanding of 3D modeling and design. Based on that understanding, they will work in groups to complete... Read more »
Created by: James Doyle
Date Updated: November 11th, 2022
Media Production: 3D Printing
In this lesson, students gather information about traditional native homes before learning about the design of the First Americans Museum (FAM). Students next work in groups to create a design for a community center for a tribe. They write press releases to advertise their community center's design... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: February 1st, 2024
Traditional Tribal Architecture
In this technology lesson, students will explore the science of laser cutters. Students will view a variety of videos on lasers, work in stations to develop Frayer Models, and build a shared definition of how a laser functions. The lesson concludes with students developing a product pitch for something... Read more »
Created by: Kelsey Willems
Date Updated: January 14th, 2025
Introduction to Lasers and Laser Cutters
In this technology lesson, students design and build a model home using their choice of either a 3D printer or laser cutter. To prepare, they brainstorm natural disasters, research architectural defenses, and explore the history of housing. Applying these concepts, they create and test homes designed... Read more »
Created by: Kelsey Willems
Date Updated: January 7th, 2025
Laser Cutters vs. 3D Printers