Past projects 13
Helping Our Community
Funded May 29, 2020My students have realized how much 3D printing has an impact in various fields. They are learning the necessary skills for the 21 Century. They are learning how to use design software to creating objects using 3D printers.
It is not just simply a device to make objects it is a lot more. My students have realized by creating products, it can change people's lives. Just a simply act of making something that would benefit someone else is an important lesson. When there is an opportunity to give back to those that are helping us it is essential. Besides making the ear relief straps that are going to provide physical comfort, it is the emotional support that we are providing that is much more valuable.
My students from the beginning have always been fascinated with this technology. I am proud of them that they are stepping up to help a real life problem. I know this will motivate them in the future in many different ways.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Nasso
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 4 other donors.The Latest LEGO Technology: LEGO Is Awesome!
Funded Dec 27, 2019We are using the Lego Spike to create and code AWESOME projects. The first one that we created was two robotic arms. Students were able to grip various objects using the arms. We also created a "router" with a pencil/pen attachment. Students were able to press buttons to move the router to draw lines.
When the package finally arrived my students ripped open the box and started to sort the pieces in the appropriate trays. We then proceeded to start building the very first design that we saw. After the design was built we then coded for the instructions. My students are really enthusiastic.
We are soon going to start to work on "challenges". We are not going to use the including building directions. We are going to go through the engineering design process of trial and error. We are going to create robots that can follow a black line through a path. We are going to see which robot can go through the maze the fastest and accurately. Can't wait to start.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Nasso
This classroom project was brought to life by Endless and 3 other donors.3D Printing Is the FUTURE!
Funded Jan 15, 2020My students really understand the design process of "Imagine--Plan--Create--Improve". This concept is what the scientific method is all about. Now my students can taker their creative visions and produce something tangible. 3D printing allows students to take a design on a computer design and then print it out in 3D. My students engineering skills and artistic skills have increased.
The most exciting thing that my students are able to do is to make very realistic detailed models. The quality of the Elegoo Printer enables for fantastic resolution for rapid prototyping. Objects that are created are almost perfectly created.
I am happy to say that ALL my students are lining up to use the printer. The enthusiasm that the students have to come into the classroom and start creating is fantastic. My problem now is to come up with more unique and difficult challenges. My students will offer their design challenges as well.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Nasso
This classroom project was brought to life by Verizon and 7 other donors.LEGO Robots are Awesome!
Funded Aug 3, 2018My students are very excited to build, program and test the Lego EV3. This allows my students to understand concepts as "trial and error" and the "scientific method" while having fun. Students had to program the EV3 robots to navigate a maze; use a sensor to keep the EV3 from going out a boundary. This will lead to a culminating challenge where students will have to build and program the EV3 to push another students EV3 off a platform. We call it the "Sumo-Bot" challenge.
When we opened the box my students were extremely happy. Now my students were able to do real hands on challenges as to simulations. Students are more eager to work on task when they see and touch the materials.
I am thinking of other projects besides the "Sumo-Bot" challenge. I would like the students to play a type of "shuffle board" game were students have to program the EV3 to pick up a disc and place it in a specific location to get points. The team who can get the most points in the shortest amount of time would be the winner.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Nasso
This classroom project was brought to life by Lockheed Martin.