Assignment Guidelines

In small groups of 3, students will create 2 pieces:

1) A 3D printed object. The 3D printed object will be created using the program Tinkercad.
Your 3D printed object must be 3cm (30mm) wide and 5cm (50mm) tall. This program
will be explained through a screencast shown to the class.
2) A strong and stable structure (eg: a bridge). This will be created using selected materials
from our Makerspace.
You will have 5 classes to create these two pieces. The structure will need to stand and hold the
3D object for 2 minutes. You will be required to use and apply the knowledge we have learned
about strong and stable structures.

Selected Makerspace Materials:

- Tape
- Glue
- Straws
- String
- Paper
- Scissors
- Toothpicks

Additional Considerations:
When creating your 3D printed object: What is the mass of the object? Will it be heavy or light?
Will this impact the structure you build? What are environmental impacts to your structure?

Assignment Checklist
Checklist Criteria

Created a 3D printed object (size: 3cm wide and 5cm tall)

Used materials from Makerspace to created a standing structure

3D printed object remained on structure for 2 minutes

Students used knowledge of strong and stable structures**

Group used problem solving strategies during building**

**Additional Assessment:
Design Journals:
Each class you will document in a journal the following information:
- Your design using pictures or drawings (may have more than one)
- Problems or obstacles you faced and how you solved them
- Reasoning for your design
a) How did you add strength to your structure?
b) Which design technique did you use?
c) Did any materials help to make the structure more stable?
Curriculum Expectations:

Math -
estimate, measure, and record length, height, and distance, using standard units (i.e.,
centimetre, metre, kilometre)
estimate, measure, and record the mass of objects (e.g., can of apple juice, bag of
oranges, bag of sand), using the standard unit of the kilogram or parts of a kilogram
(e.g., half, quarter);

Science -
2.2 investigate, through experimentation, how various materials (e.g., paper and wood)
and construction techniques (e.g., folding, adding layers, twisting/braiding, changing
shapes) can be used to add strength to structures
2.4 use technological problem-solving skills (see page 16), and knowledge acquired
from previous investigations, to design and build a strong and stable structure that
serves a purpose
2.5 use appropriate science and technology vocabulary, including compression,
tension, strut, ties, strength, and stability, in oral and written communication

Rationale:

This assignment allows the students to use their knowledge of structures that has been
taught throughout the unit. Students will need to apply their knowledge to make a structure that
is strong and stable to hold an object. The materials were strategically chosen to be challenging
to put together. This will encourage problem solving and teamwork amongst the group.

The screencast was purposefully used to aid the students in creating the correct size 3D
printed object. The screencast shows how to roughly build an object on Tinkercad and use the
ruler tool to get correct measurements. There is only a size requirement on the 3D object to
allow the students to be creative when building their objects.

The students will be assessed through a checklist to ensure the assignment guidelines
were followed. This checklist shows that the students object is to size and that their structure
was strong and stable within a time limit. To further assess the student's knowledge and
understanding of the unit content, a design journal will be used. This allows the students to
document their design strategies, problem solving techniques and reasoning behind the
structure they have created. This also allows me to see that they are able to apply their
knowledge and show their thinking toward what makes the structure strong and stable.

Screencast Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIOvXgvkMl8