Integration
To provide holistic STEAM learning experiences for students by integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, using FLUX's CO2 laser cutters as a pivotal tool.
Objectives of the Curriculum
Collaboration
To foster collaboration between students, educators, and professionals by transforming traditional learning environments and emphasizing future-ready education.
Progression
To offer a tiered curriculum that caters to various age groups, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and self-education through creative projects that range from foundational concepts to real-world applications.
Projects for Grade 8 to Grade 12
Project #1
Kerf Bend Box
In this activity, the student will be learning how to create a Kerf Bent Box design using a laser cutter. They will learn about the properties of materials and the importance of precision in design, as well as tolerances and measurements skills.
Project #2
Tessellations
Students will design and engrave complex geometric patterns while learning core mathematics and geometry concepts. They will explore how shapes tile seamlessly, connect mathematics with art, and strengthen logical thinking and creativity.
Project #3
Paper Packaging
Students will select and take measurements for an object no larger than 4x4x4 inches. Students will create a 2D design that will be cut out of paper and folded into packaging for the chosen object.
Project #4
Design the Strongest Bridge
Students will work in teams to design a bridge with a limited amount of material. Students are encouraged to iterate on their design in order to design the strongest bridge in the class.
Project #5
Design Your Dream Home
Students will design their dream home under 600 sqft, and create a laser cut file to be cut out to make a model of the home.
Project #6
Design a Car
Students will work in teams to design a car with a limited amount of material. Students are encouraged to iterate on their design in order to design the most effective car in the class.
Project #7
Backlit LEDs
Students will design a lamp that uses standard LEDs to illuminate etched parts of a piece of acrylic. Students will design the acrylic etching and the stand that houses the LEDs and batteries.
Project #8
Design School Signage
Students will use the design thinking process to identify signage that would improve their school. Students will prototype and test their designs before building a final model.
Project #9
Explore a New Material
Students will work in teams to design a project using a material that they have never laser cut before. Students will research to determine the safety of cutting that material, conduct tests to determine the speed and power associated with the material, and complete their project.
Project #10
A Product to Solve a Problem
Students will be tasked with identifying a problem in the world and prototyping a product to fix it using the laser cutter. The problem can be big or small, and the prototype can be any fidelity so long as it communicates effectively.
Curriculum for Every Educational Phase
10 courses
Kindergarten to Grade 3
Students will explore diverse projects, blending hands-on design, team collaboration, and laser cutting from crafting habitats to inventing prototypes.
9 courses
Grade 4 to Grade 7
Students will engage in diverse design tasks, from creatively modifying furniture and emulating Pop Art, to enhancing engineering prototypes and crafting laser-etched memorabilia.
10 courses
Grade 8 to Grade 12
Students will use laser cutting for diverse projects, from tessellated puzzles and packaging designs to structural prototypes and real-world problem-solving.
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