STEAM 7/8 - Quiring - 3(A)-3(A) Assignments
- Instructor
- Sandra Quiring
- Term
- 2026-2027 Academic Term
- Department
- Electives
- Description
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October 2026
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Upcoming Assignments
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Optional: Keychain
If you designed a keychain you'd like me to print, add the .STL file here. You can use basic shapes to create an animal or something else!
1. Hole diameter should be 4mm to 5mm
2. At least 3 mm to 4 mm of solid material between the outer edge of the hole and the edge of the keychain.
1. Hole diameter should be 4mm to 5mm
2. At least 3 mm to 4 mm of solid material between the outer edge of the hole and the edge of the keychain.
Past Assignments
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3D Printed Bubble Wand
**Make sure it is named correctly (your name, bubble wand, color)
***When you are done, you need to attach a .STL file of your bubble wand. See slide 16 of attached slidedeck for instructions.
Please see requirements and constraints below:
Requirements
Creates multiple bubbles at a time
Has at least 1 unique design (star, heart, butterfly, etc.)
Has your name OR initials
Constraints
Max width: 50mm
Max length: 130mm
Height: 2-4mm
***When you are done, you need to attach a .STL file of your bubble wand. See slide 16 of attached slidedeck for instructions.
Please see requirements and constraints below:
Requirements
Creates multiple bubbles at a time
Has at least 1 unique design (star, heart, butterfly, etc.)
Has your name OR initials
Constraints
Max width: 50mm
Max length: 130mm
Height: 2-4mm
Due:
DO NOW 10/22- On a scale of 1-5, how confident are you in using Tinkercad now? Explain your answer.
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What is 3D Printing? Webquest/activity
Please use the materials in this slidedeck to answer the questions. Complete all of the slides. We will have more time to work on bubble wands on Thurs/Fri.
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DO NOW 10/21- Which puppy do you feel like today and why?
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Tinkercad tutorials
Login to tinkercad using the link in the "Tinkercad login" materials. Go to classes, find our class, and go through the tutorials.
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DO NOW 10/19- What is something that you enjoy during the fall?
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Survey- 3D design/printing experience and interest
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DO NOW 10/14- Which owl are you today and why?
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DO NOW 10/12- On a scale of 1-5, how prepared do you feel to discuss/present your bridge? What do you need to do to feel more prepared?
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DO NOW 10/8- Would your group rather discuss your bridge with me or present in front of the class for extra credit? Will you be making a slide deck for extra credit?
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Final bridge and decorations (w/ updated rubric) (pg.14)
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DO NOW 10/7- Open your animal land bridge slidedeck. Look at slides 10-12. Make sure they are complete and thorough. If they are not complete, do them now. When you're done, type "they are done" here.
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Slides 10-12: Animal land bridge slidedeck
If you didn't get pictures and info for these slides, you need to get it from your group members.
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DO NOW 10/5- In Google Classroom, find the material called 'Animal land bridge design- guidelines'. Read to the 2nd page of that document. Based what you read, tell me at least 1 thing your group has already done, and 1 thing you still need to do.
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DO NOW 10/1- Has your group attached a ramp to your bridge yet? If not, how do you plan to do so?
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DO NOW 9/30- Which bunny are you feeling like today and why?
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DO NOW 9/28- Look at the ecologist/landscape architect assignment. Read the instructions. Did you complete it correctly? If not, do it now.
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DO NOW 9/24- How far along has your group gotten on the blueprints for slide 6-8?
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Ecologist and Landscape Architect Planning Document (group)
Have your group's ecologist make a copy of this document and share it with everyone in your group. Complete it together. Have the ecologist attach it to this assignment. Everyone else, leave a comment with the name of the group member that attached the document.
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DO NOW 9/23- What are some challenges people can face when working in a group?
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Species Research Sheet (individual)
I've attached an example so that you can see the level of detail that I expect.
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DO NOW 9/17- What species did your group select? What country do they live in, and what is their habitat like?
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Hot glue gun safety certification
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Research for Popsicle Stick Bridges (individual)
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DO NOW 9/16- Which coffee are you today and why?
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4 square bridge vocabulary (pg. 11-12)
You will get 10 squares. Fold them in half and glue 5 on pg. 11 and 5 on pg. 12. Then, look at the guidelines to see what terms you should use to complete the squares.
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DO NOW 9/14- Look through the animal crossing overview slidedeck. Which role are you most interested in? And which species with you like your group to research?
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Newsela article: Wildlife Crossings
After you finish your pitch slide, read the following article. Make sure to answer the check for understanding questions, and complete the writing prompt.
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DO NOW 9/10- Which cell are you today, AND WHY?
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Pitch Script
Put together a script so that you are ready to pitch your idea on Thurs/Fri. You can use the attached sentence starters and fill in the information, or come up with your own unique script! Either way, practice saying it aloud a few times so that you feel confident. Your pitch should be about 1 minute.
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Pitch slides
Slide 1: Come up with a creative title for your invention. Include your name.
Slide 2: This is a suggested template- please rearrange it/ add to it to make it exciting & interesting! Make sure you have all of the information including:
The user and the problem: Information about the issue you are solving for your partner & why.
The solution: What did you make for your partner? How does it work/ how would it work on a larger prototype? What types of cardboard connections and/or techniques did you use?
User test/feedback: What feedback did your partner give to you? How would you improve your prototype?
Impact statement/slogan: Come up with an eye-catching statement about your product!
Image(s): Please include at least 1 image of your prototype
* If you did not take pictures of your prototype, you will have draw or digitally create a diagram.
**If you use Canva, please share your slides with me and attach a copy to this assignment.
***If you finish your slides early, practice giving your pitch aloud. If should be about 1-2 mins. Be ready to present to the class on Wednesday!
Slide 2: This is a suggested template- please rearrange it/ add to it to make it exciting & interesting! Make sure you have all of the information including:
The user and the problem: Information about the issue you are solving for your partner & why.
The solution: What did you make for your partner? How does it work/ how would it work on a larger prototype? What types of cardboard connections and/or techniques did you use?
User test/feedback: What feedback did your partner give to you? How would you improve your prototype?
Impact statement/slogan: Come up with an eye-catching statement about your product!
Image(s): Please include at least 1 image of your prototype
* If you did not take pictures of your prototype, you will have draw or digitally create a diagram.
**If you use Canva, please share your slides with me and attach a copy to this assignment.
***If you finish your slides early, practice giving your pitch aloud. If should be about 1-2 mins. Be ready to present to the class on Wednesday!
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DO NOW 9/8- What creative title did you come up with for the design that you made for our partner? If you don't have one, come up with one now!
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Prototype drawing (pg. 9)
This is the original prototype drawing. You do not need to change it if you made changes to your actual design. I am looking for effort and that you empathized with your partner.
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DO NOW 9/4- What is something that you are looking forward to over the 3 day weekend?
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Partner feedback/ photos
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DO NOW 8/31- Give me a specific to do list for yourself to complete during this class period. Give at least 3-5 things to do.
Example step:
1. score sides of box and fold neatly.
2. measure and cut triangle supports.
3. Neatly attach triangles to the inside of the folded pencil case using minimal duct tape.
1. score sides of box and fold neatly.
2. measure and cut triangle supports.
3. Neatly attach triangles to the inside of the folded pencil case using minimal duct tape.
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DO NOW 8/27- Open your notebook to your ideations on pg. 7. List all of your ideas from that page.
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Cardboard certification quiz
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Ideate (p.7)
Set up your notebook pg. 7 up like the attached doc. I am looking for effort, creativity, and evidence that you are communicating with your partner well.
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DO NOW 8/26- Is there someone in this class who you would prefer to work with? Is anything else you'd like to me know that will help you work better? If not, just say 'no preference' :)
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DO NOW 8/24- Tell me 1 thing that is going well for you in school and 1 thing that you are struggling with so far.
*Write using complete sentences...
"Something that is going well for me is...."
"Something that I am struggling with is..."
"Something that is going well for me is...."
"Something that I am struggling with is..."
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Reframe the problem
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Partner Interview (pg. 6)
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Skelly Safety Lab (pg. 3)
If you were absent, get a copy of the skelly safety lab and use this picture to complete it. Glue your lab onto pg. 3 of your notebook.
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Syllabus
Please review this with your parent/guardian. Then, sign it and have them sign it. You received a paper copy in class.
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STEAM Interest Questionnaire
Please complete this questionnaire. Turn in this assignment when you are done.