Technology
Build, Draw, Build
In this lesson wood, foam board, or cardboard is used to improve high school student’s visualization skills, understanding of the manufacturing processes, measurement, and safety. The student builds an abstract object from their drafting book. The builder then takes the
... ContinuedRecycled tic-tac LED flashlight assembly line
Students will develop an LED flashlight assembly line and address manufacturing standard, product design, impact on society by reducing waste with recycled parts, apply math, safety, tools & materials. This lesson was written for grade 8. Contributed by Bill Manser,
... ContinuedConcept Structures in Architecture
Students will design, draw and ultimately build a (form study) scale model concept structure of a “Las Vegas-type” building to help them realize how the design of a structure/building requires the interaction of style, convenience, efficiency, and safety. They will
... ContinuedSolidWorks and Bottle Rockets
As part of a school water rocket program, the students will be challenged to design a pop bottle piece that will be useful in the construction of a water rocket. In order to complete their task, basic measurement will be
... ContinuedLego and Robotics Resources
3D components from a variety of manufacuters and individual users are located at www.3Dcontentcentral.com. Lego mindstorm bricks, SMC pneumatics, electrical connectors and many more.
... ContinuedLearning Areas and Volumes
This lesson shows the importance of knowing an objects size in volume and area are practical things we use all the time. This lesson plan relates to actual circumstances. Students will receive mathematical practice in solving simple types of
... ContinuedKitchen Cabinet
Using the 2d to 3d geometrical transitions, the kitchen cabinet represents a collection of simple geometry patterns that introduce the major components of SolidWorks. In addition, the SolidWorks Email Conversion Operation allows students to submit teacher approved projects into the
... ContinuedIncline Plane
Students explore the advantage of an incline plane in this lesson. The objectives are to identify the six simple machines, calculate the ideal mechanical advantage of an inclined plane and explain how changing the length and height of
... ContinuedTissue Box Cover
As a part of Engineering Week, students will have an introduction to SolidWorks. After a brief explanation of the SolidWorks environment and a teacher demonstration of some of the basic skills in working with SolidWorks, students will have the opportunity
... ContinuedFlower Pot
This lesson examines the ability for students to model a flower pot and saucer, solve mass properties calculations, design a box to ship 100 flower pot units and create a classroom presentation. Contributed by Susan Bell . Lesson Plan:
... ContinuedBuilding a Birdhouse
This lesson takes a middle school student through designing a birdhouse with individaul parts, assemblies and drawings. Students measure from a single piece of wood and see how individual pieces form the final assembly. A team approach is utilized to
... ContinuedUsing Design Tables in Part Design
Students utilize SolidWorks to develop technological literacy by demonstrating how the Excel spreadsheet program can be applied to solve a real-world part design problem. Different values in the spreadsheet modify dimensions in the part. Contributed by Tom Annable. Lesson Plan:
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