Clay Projects
As a trans-curricular “maker project” students complete a novel study on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy classic…
Electric Motors
After learning the basics of creating a circuit and electromagnetics, students design and create…
Weaving
In this project, students build a weaving loom and create a woven piece on it. As part of the loom making process…
Water Bottle Rockets
Students design and test water rockets made from recyclable plastic bottles. Students are…
Dolls
Using cardstock cut outs, material, thread, needles, stuffing and wool students will design and sew dolls to use in creating…
Birdhouses
Using wood and woodworking tools students will create birdhouses. This project will allow…
Castle Building
Using a geometric map as a template, students construct a castle from individual hydrostone plaster bricks…
Bracelets
After some discussion about a devastating forest fire in Alberta, students wanted to start a fundraiser…
Caine's Arcade
Build an old fashioned “arcade” out of cardboard and tape. I’ve done this twice with…
Paper Tower Building Challenge
In this activity students will work in groups to create the tallest possible structure…
Straws & Connectors RollerCoaster
Build a roller coaster (Or any other structure) out of straws and connectors…
Making a Tetrahedral Kite
Students will make a Tetrahedral Kite and explore the forces that keep it aloft…