Objectives of the Curriculum
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.
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 4 to Grade 7
Project #1
Cardboard Stacking
Students will be inspired by stacked cardboard sculptures and functional objects (vases, bowls, lamp shades) and design/build their own.
Project #2
Stools
Students will start with a pre-designed file of a small stool with six plain, rectangular legs. Students will redesign the legs of the stool in their own creative ways.
Project #3
Helicopter Glider
Students will work in teams to improve on a pre-designed wind turbine.
Project #4
Tallest Tower Challenge
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 tallest tower in the class.
Project #5
Make a Grabber Arm
Students will work in teams to identify problems with a pre-designed grabber arm file. Students will design and build prototypes in order to make the grabber arm more successful.
Project #6
Finger Joint Box
Students select a pre-designed file to build a laser cut finger joint box. Students will customize the box and assemble it.
Project #7
Photo Engravings with Gradient
Students will learn about Pop Art and its emphasis on repetition. Students will import a photo to Beam Studio and use gradient controls to transform the photo into 4 different designs to be etched into a piece of wood.
Project #8
Coaster Map
Students will select a location that is meaningful to them or someone they care about. Students will use boolean subtraction to edit down their map and turn it into a laser cut coaster design.
Project #9
Double Sided Coin
Students will research a currency system (current or outdated) that utilizes coins. Students will replicate the coin design, and develop a way to laser etch on both sides of a piece of wood, to create a replica of the coin.
Project #10
Invention for Global Goals
Students will choose a problem from the global goals and prototype a product to fix it using the laser cutter. The prototype can be any fidelity so long as it communicates effectively.
Project #1
Cardboard Stacking
Students will be inspired by stacked cardboard sculptures and functional objects (vases, bowls, lamp shades) and design/build their own.
Project #2
Stools
Students will start with a pre-designed file of a small stool with six plain, rectangular legs. Students will redesign the legs of the stool in their own creative ways.
Project #3
Helicopter Glider
Students will work in teams to improve on a pre-designed wind turbine.
Project #4
Tallest Tower Challenge
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 tallest tower in the class.
Project #5
Make a Grabber Arm
Students will work in teams to identify problems with a pre-designed grabber arm file. Students will design and build prototypes in order to make the grabber arm more successful.
Project #6
Finger Joint Box
Students select a pre-designed file to build a laser cut finger joint box. Students will customize the box and assemble it.
Project #7
Photo Engravings with Gradient
Students will learn about Pop Art and its emphasis on repetition. Students will import a photo to Beam Studio and use gradient controls to transform the photo into 4 different designs to be etched into a piece of wood.
Project #8
Coaster Map
Students will select a location that is meaningful to them or someone they care about. Students will use boolean subtraction to edit down their map and turn it into a laser cut coaster design.
Project #9
Double Sided Coin
Students will research a currency system (current or outdated) that utilizes coins. Students will replicate the coin design, and develop a way to laser etch on both sides of a piece of wood, to create a replica of the coin.
Project #10
