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There are many video tutorials on this page, which are great places to get started on your project.
The tutorials are by no means exhaustive.

HI-FI PROTOTYPING

You will be given a piece of material 10" x 12" in size. What you do with that material is up to you. For instance, you could make only one large sticker out of the piece, or several small ones. Be aware that, though small can be accomplished, there are limits! 
Step by Step SlidesCreate Your DesignSetup/PrintCutting & WeedingTransfer Tape & Apply Sticker

UPLOADING a File TO DRIVE
You will be given a 12" x 24" piece of 1/8" foamcore. Create a box using makercase.com and import that file into Corel. In Corel, change your line weight so that the pieces will be cut out (VECTOR) and any image you have placed will be etched (RASTER) Once you cut the box on the laser cutter, assemble it using a glue gun and/or Elmer's Glue with little dabs of glue on the INSIDE of the box. 
Video Overview by MIT MakerSpaceStep by Step SlidesCreate Your DesignSetup the MachineSend & CutAssemble & Apply Finishes

FestiBoxes

UPLOADING a FILE to DRIVEMakerCase to CorelDraw Interrupted
Using a file already created on Thingiverse, download the file & import it into TinkerCAD, Blendr, or Fusion360. Edit the model so that it will fit inside a 2" cube and export at an .STL file. Drag that into the Slicr (Cura) and export as .GCODE 
What is 3D Printing?

Workflow: Thingiverse to CURA

Set up an account in TinkerCAD

UPLOADING a FILE to DRIVE

LOW-FI PROTOTYPING

Modularity!

Lab Protocols

Project Documentation Suggestions

Ozobot

Ozobots are little droids that can be programmed with colored markers. In this case, the droid represents a Highly Autonomous Vehicle (HAV). Using the map and the sheet with the tasks for the droid to accomplish, program the device to accomplish no fewer than 3 tasks. Use Post-It notes to do the programming on the lines. Document your process and final result by recording a video of the event.3 tasks = 80%5 tasks = 90%8 tasks = 93%3 tasks with 2 droids and no collisions = 98% Ozobot Basics

Software Tips & Tutorials

Projects to Get Started

Skill-Building Fundamental Projects: we expect that you finish the Projects 1 Checklist by the end of your time in Career Rotation.

Other Great Starter Projects:

Career Information and Opportunities

STEM Careers: what do people do in various fields?

FabFolio: you can earn "microcredentials" on your way to becoming an Apprentice Digital Fabricator!

Defined Learning CS: will it be an EPSO? Stay tuned to find out.

Elevate Tennessee: just in case you are looking for a job, sometime.