8P3- Strawbees 

Using Strawbees, I created a spaceship because I wanted to explore how to use the Strawbees. I made it stable and somewhat intricate. I took inspiration from the infamous TIE fighter from Star Wars. It's not an exact replica. For example, we used curved wings instead of flat wings. We also made the middle spin to add some fun aspect of the design.

During this process, I learned how to link pieces in certain ways to get unique shapes. For example, we used the three prong pieces to make a more flat design. To make it more curved and 3D, we used the 6 prong to make multiple different shapes. The 1 and 2 prong links are just for holding pieces together. The possibilities are endless.

The 7 standards of the class are Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. My project ties to Knowledge Constructor because I originally had zero clue how to use the Strawbees. However, I kept making more and more complicated designs. I started with a simple truss bridge. I finished with an awesome looking spaceship. 

A challenge I overcame on this project was linking them together. I was able to do it by following a few guides. Slowly, I started adding more and more pieces. I started with only using 1 prong links and ended by using 6 prongs. This way, I can make larger, more complicated structures. Of course, a spaceship is 100x better than a truss bridge. I was able to make moveable objects to add to the cool effects.

Given a chance to do this again, I would change how large my design is. The reason why I would change it is because my spaceship is huge. If I could, I would bring in my own pieces and make a mini version. Personally, I think it would look super cool as an addition to my home desk design. If I start learning more and more, I might even be able to make an entire army of robots!

Hastings High School Career and Technical Education Program offers Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Programming, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering Design, Finance, Insurance, Marketing.  My project connects to the Engineering Design CTE program at Hastings High School. This is because I designed a structure. I used resources around me to grow my knowledge of a product. In the end, I made my own product! My project connects to careers in construction. I made a lot simpler version of this, but it was similar in the making. I may not of used nails, but I used little plastic pieces. You get the idea.