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Step 7Fun and learning
So how did this project benefit the students?
1. The students were able to make an actual prototype from plans (Hands-on project). Some students had never made anything from a set of plans before.
2. Most of the students had already created plans of machine parts but never had the opportunity to take it to the next step: creating a prototype ( shameful plug for the need for a Zing Laser printer)
3. The students were involved in market research in order to help improve the initial design. After creating the CAD-A-PULT, students in my class were given the opportunity to play with it. I also invited several other classes in the school to try it out. After each student played with the CAD-A-PULT, he/she completed a survey. The survey asked basic questions and gave immediate feedback to my students about how the CAD-A-PULT was viewed by others. From the surveys we were able to discover a couple of short comings in the initial design, which we improved in the next version.
4.Finally a totally recyclable toy made from recycled cardboard. Educational, fun, and green!
Hidden in the construction and play was learning (diabolical I know :-)
Even us teachers had fun.
For free plans, have your teacher send me an email from their school email account and I will email back 1:1 scaled PDF printable drawings. (Note: these plans are set up for an 11"X17" printer, NOT letter size)
Anyone else who wants plans, please send me an email and I will let you know what to do (as soon as I figure it out!).
Kdjames@berkscareer.com
1. The students were able to make an actual prototype from plans (Hands-on project). Some students had never made anything from a set of plans before.
2. Most of the students had already created plans of machine parts but never had the opportunity to take it to the next step: creating a prototype ( shameful plug for the need for a Zing Laser printer)
3. The students were involved in market research in order to help improve the initial design. After creating the CAD-A-PULT, students in my class were given the opportunity to play with it. I also invited several other classes in the school to try it out. After each student played with the CAD-A-PULT, he/she completed a survey. The survey asked basic questions and gave immediate feedback to my students about how the CAD-A-PULT was viewed by others. From the surveys we were able to discover a couple of short comings in the initial design, which we improved in the next version.
4.Finally a totally recyclable toy made from recycled cardboard. Educational, fun, and green!
Hidden in the construction and play was learning (diabolical I know :-)
Even us teachers had fun.
For free plans, have your teacher send me an email from their school email account and I will email back 1:1 scaled PDF printable drawings. (Note: these plans are set up for an 11"X17" printer, NOT letter size)
Anyone else who wants plans, please send me an email and I will let you know what to do (as soon as I figure it out!).
Kdjames@berkscareer.com
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