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Design a Straw Roller Coaster Using TinkercadDesign a Straw Roller Coaster Using Tinkercad: In this instructable, we're going to design a roller coaster for marbles using Tinkercad! (Or whatever tiny round objects you have around at home :D) We'll do all our planning in Tinkercad using the boba straw from the "Making at home" shapes collec…

First, design a straw roller coaster with Tinkercad and Instructables.
Then using only your design, build the straw roller coaster.
Finally, it is time to test your design and building skills.
Record what went well and what you would like to change.
Use your recorded information to make changes to your design and then retest your roller coaster model.

How to Build a Straw Roller CoasterHow to Build a Straw Roller Coaster: In this instructable, we're going to build a straw roller coaster for marbles! This is a great activity for learning how to construct complex structures and problem solve.This is a follow-up to my instructable "Design a Straw Roller Coaster Using Ti…

'Survivor' Inspired DIY Ball Pulley Game

Make sure to watch the videos before you start this project.
When your project is finished, design a point-based scoring method determined by difficulty level.
Next, create a scoring sheet to keep track of points earned.
Now, challenge your friends to a game.
Make modifications to your design if needed and re-test your game.
Finally, record your data: design, scoring method, test results, modifications, and re-test results.

True or False: An object that is out of equilibrium will fall over.

True or False: Understanding the concept of equilibrium is important for engineers to design and build structures such as buildings and bridges.

Rocking the Boat.pdf

Build-a-Balancing-Bot-Buddy.pdf

Which ball would bounce higher if each were thrown onto a trampoline, a bowling ball or a baseball? What about on concrete?

Bouncing Balls Collisions.pdf

Skateboard Disaster.pdf

Why is it that when someone runs into a wall, rail, or other stationary object they can get hurt but the object is fine? Is it because the person and the object experience different amounts of force?

Design an Inclusive Play Space | TinkercadHow can you design a safe play space that works for all children? In this lesson, students learn about the concepts of inclusive play and Universal Design, conduct research through explorations in placemaking and investigations of safety standards, and then design a play space using Tinkercad with dimensions labeled.

Create Your Own Avatar | TinkercadStudents create their own avatar, starting by sketching in 2D on graph paper and then designing in 3D using Tinkercad. They’ll complete an inventory to help them consider physical traits they can choose to include as they design their avatar. Their avatar should visually represent their identity or the fictional character’s identity. Students will then use math skills to compute the area and volume of the 3D character they designed.

Tinkercad Patterns

Coding is a skill that increases your ability to problem solve in creative ways. Learning how to code makes students more employable. Coding has become a skill that can almost instantly get new graduates a job in the tech industry.

Coding teaches you how to think critically and apply logic to conquer a challenge. Coding has many practical applications as well, like the room design activity below.

Recreate a Pattern Found in Nature | Tinkercad

Design Thinking for Pollution Problems | TinkercadHow can thinking like a designer help solve the world’s problems? In this lesson, students learn and practice the process of design thinking, while developing and applying their ideas in a hands-on project using Tinkercad and art materials.

Design Your Dream Room | TinkercadHow can you use math and design to plan your own dream room? In this lesson, students identify a list of attributes of their dream room, and use that to plan and create a 3D model of this space. Everything will be based on real-world measurements and scaled down to fit on the Tinkercad workplane.

Design Your Dream Room

This lesson will allow you to create your dream room based on the function that you want it to serve.

1. Determine your room type: Kitchen, bath, entertainment, etc.

2. Define the room attributes like clean lines, uncluttered space, industrial or contemporary feel, etc.

3. Pick out materials for your room like carpet or hardwood, curtains or blinds/shades, couches, chairs, etc.

4. Sketch your plan, then create a small scale version out of cardboard.

5. Finally, apply your ideas in Tinkercad and see your room come to life.

Six Point Snowflakes

Instructions for these snowflakes were in one of your activity bags. Make one or make them all, but definitely share your unique creation by texting Ms. G a picture 989-802-2067.

How-to-Make-6-Pointed-Paper-Snowflakes.pdf

Paper Board Mosaics

Did you know that art & design use a lot of math concepts? Who knew math could be so much fun??? Check this project out (it was included in your last activity bag).

What to do:

Save empty food/product boxes.
Cut the boxes into pieces.
Lay the pieces out in some kind of pattern or picture.
Glue the pieces to a piece of paper/cardstock, painting canvas, large piece of cardboard, etc.
Text a picture to Ms. G @ (989)802-2067. I can't wait to see your design.

Paperboard-Mosaics.pdf

DNA Extraction

Ever wonder how scientists extract DNA? In this experiment learn how they extract DNA from something as small as a microbe.

Check out this video to see.
Then try the experiment provided to find out for yourself exactly how it is done.
Share your results with the Ignite Coordinator or Mr. Harwood.

Extracting DNA From Microbes.mp4

Microban24_24-Hour Science Experiment_13 plus - color.pdf

Domino Effect

What is a Rube Goldberg and why is it important?

Watch the video below to see a very impressive Rube Goldberg and try to identify the primary importance of such a contraption.
Next use the tutorial to build your own.
Then text me a picture or video of your creation (989)802-2067.

Origami Notebook

Origami Mobiles went home in some of our recent activity bags. For an extra, easy origami project give the one in the video a try.

Woven paper picture frame

Need a quick, inexpensive gift for someone? The lesson below provides all the information you need to make it happen. his kit was included in one of your activity bags.

DIY-Paper-woven-photo-frame-fridge-magnet.pdf

Triaxial-weaving-canvas.pdf

Triaxial Weaving

Okay, this project will definitely challenge you, but the end result is super cool. Step-by-step instructions with patterns are provided in the lesson. The video will help you visualize the project by showing you technique. If you tackle this activity, keep me updated, it could earn you a whole bunch of reward points.

PLATONIC SOLID STICK MODEL

Using craft sticks and modeling clay, build this Icosahedron, the video will help a lot along the way. You can refer to the print instructions provided here too. This project was included in one of your activity bags.

5-Platonic-Solids-Popsicle-Sticks-Models-DIY.pdf

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First, design a straw roller coaster with Tinkercad and Instructables.

Then using only your design, build the straw roller coaster.

Finally, it is time to test your design and building skills.

Record what went well and what you would like to change.

Use your recorded information to make changes to your design and then retest your roller coaster model.

Make sure to watch the videos before you start this project.

When your project is finished, design a point-based scoring method determined by difficulty level.

Next, create a scoring sheet to keep track of points earned.

Now, challenge your friends to a game.

Make modifications to your design if needed and re-test your game.

Finally, record your data: design, scoring method, test results, modifications, and re-test results.