Make To Innovate
Students identify daily problems or inconveniences in their life and design and build an original solution. Students will learn basic 3D design and printing techniques as well as basic construction techniques.
Priority Standards
This quarter students will focus on the following three design standards from the International Society for Technology Education Standards for Students. ​
ISTE 1.1A Students articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them, and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes.
ISTE 1.4C Students develop, test, and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.
ISTE 1.5A Students formulate problem definitions suited for technology-assisted methods such as data analysis, abstract models, and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions.
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Students will document progress toward proficiency in their middle school portfolio. Please ask your child to share this site with you.
Learning Experiences
Digital Creation
Students will learn to design and print in 3D as well as laser engrave so the skills can be applied to their personalized project design as needed.
Production Lab
Students will learn the purpose and safety surrounding the hand and power tools found in our production lab. These skill will be applied in the personalized project design.
Product Design
Students will learn more about the design process and the basics of product design.
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Personalized Project Design
Students create an original or improved design that will solve a problem or challenge they face.
Student Work
Fall 2023
Self Paced Learning
Students will use Google Classroom to manage our self-pace, proficiency based learning resources. The middle school Makerspace program has been re-designed to ensure that students receive the support they need as they are empowered to explore and innovate. Using the Modern Classroom Project model, a research backed instructional model used in thousands of classrooms worldwide, students work in an environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, self-reflection, exploration, and perseverance fostering advocacy and a true love of learning.