STEM Storage System
Project Events
Kickoff
Date/Time: Thursday, January 10th / 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: The Industrial Farmhouse
3500 N. Hawthorne St #160
Final Presentation
Date/Time: Friday, March 29th / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: STEM School - Riverview Conference Room
Sponsor Info
David Vanzant - STEM School Lead Teacher - vanzant_d@hcde.org
Arissa Wheeler, Designer, The Industrial Farmhouse, arissa@ifhouse.com or 423-661-3867
Note: You can reach Arissa by email or over the phone. Please put "STEM School Project" in the email title so she knows it's in reference to our project.
Unit Plan
Complete Pre-Kickoff Preparation
Read about your project sponsor, the Industrial Farmhouse and what is the key to their success:
Check out digitally fabricated furniture designs by AtFAB for inspiration:
Do your own Google image searches for ideas with keywords like: “digitally fabricated furniture”, “google office furniture”
Complete at least three design concept sketches to share with your sponsors for feedback
“Ford” - basic features
“Cadillac” - special features and high-end appearance
“Lamborghini” - push the limits!
PBL Pacing Guide
Project Rubric
Additional Project Information
Ask This Old House - Storage Bench Project
Check out this episode of Ask This Old House featuring a storage bench project. Several good points:
Use of MDF as a material
Design optimizes use of material
Painting tips for MDF (shown at the end of the episode)
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/watch/storage-bench-old-shower-valve-ask-toh