MakerEdChallenge2/Action figure/Doll Challenge

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My name is Ryan Williams, and as a National Board Certified Teacher and Milken Educator, I created these lessons to guide students through the engineering process while utilizing my school's 3D printer. These engaging lessons cater to both male and female students by incorporating action figures/dolls and problem-solving activities. Your students will take ownership of project-based learning and engineering by designing a product for an action figure/doll. Writing and public speaking play a significant role in this process as well, as students will respond to open-ended questions, create magazine advertisements, and produce television commercials. Printer Settings: Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator (5th Generation) Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes How I Designed This Software: My students and I utilize Tinkercad.com to design all our models, then download the file to our Makerbot printer. The photo below shows a helicopter I designed for a LEGO figurine. Project: Action Figure/Doll Challenge Project Name: Action Figure/Doll Challenge Overview & Background: Your students will take charge of project-based learning and engineering by creating a product for an action figure/doll. As their educator, your role shifts to that of a facilitator of learning. Objectives: Your students will be expected to engage with the 4 C's of PBL: communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Audiences: Students in grades 3-6 are ideal for this project. Subjects: Math, Science, Engineering, Technology, Public Speaking, and Creative Writing. Skills Learned: Your students will learn to work in cooperative groups, think critically, engage in creative writing, and communicate their findings and products with others. Lesson/Activity: Download the accompanying worksheets. Assign students to Tinkercad.com. Students need action figures/dolls - I recommend bringing their own since they'll want to keep what they've made. Students should have product advertisements to review and access YouTube for various product commercials. Duration: This project is designed as a cross-curricular assignment, lasting anywhere from 5 to 10 days. Preparation: Students should be familiar with using a ruler. They should have several days to explore the Tinkercad.com site. References: N/A Rubric & Assessment: I'm not including a rubric with this project. BIE.org offers various rubrics that can be modified to suit your assessment needs. Handouts & Assets: The handouts are included when uploading the file.