In this project students researched a global problem, designed a symbol for to raise awareness of the problem in Adobe Illustrator, laser cut the symbol in MDF to create a pewter mould, cast pewter in the mould and used colored epoxy resin to for coloring.

Pictured- a grade 9 student's symbol advocating for global education

The cam in motion unit involved students design hand cranked cam toys that demonstrated how a simple machine can change the direction of a force from a rotation to a straight line motion. Students designed, laser cut, assembled and painted their toys.

Video- examples of grade 8 cam toys

Students designed, iterated and then built a box using the 2D CAD software Adobe Illustrator. They then laser cut, assembled and added finishing touches to their boxes.

Pictured- a Grade 7 student's pencil box

Students learned to code an Arduino to create a product that involved adjusting an input (digital/analog) to create light or sound output. A housing was designed and build and electronic components assembled.

Pictured- a grade 9 student's variable speed light metronome

Students designed and 3D printed toys using 3D CAD software (either Autodesk's Tinkercad or Fusion 360). The students then painted their models.

Pictured- A variety of toys designed and painted by grade 6 students

Students coded games using MIT's Scratch program. A Makey-Makey was used to control the game and LittleBits were used to accent the game surround.

Pictured- the Gingerbread Man chase game.