Teacher(s) Name: Mrs. Elsea
School: Davis ES
Grade Level(s): Grade 5
Content Area(s): Math, Science, Reading
Lesson Summary
Students researched and designed cat toys to donate to cats in need at the SPCA. Students researched the importance of playtime for cats and learned what types of toys cats like best. They sketched out their designs and used Tinkercad to build a 3D model of their cat toys. The toys were printed on the 3D printer and delivered via a class field trip to the SPCA along with additional donations from the Jackson Davis community.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating:Ideal – Explanation: Students wrote questions they had about cats and their playtime habits. They used a variety of web resources to learn about cats and search for ideas for cat toy designs. Students also created questions to ask the special guest from the SPCA. They used information obtained during her visit to make adjustments to their designs.
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students collaborated to conduct research and design their cat toys. They used Google Classroom as a means of sharing their designs and receiving feedback from peers and teachers.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: Students had to problem solve quite a bit while designing in Tinkercad. After viewing their finished prints, they had to reflect on the print and make adjustments as necessary. Students also reflected on their designs after seeing how the pets at the SPCA interacted with the toys they created.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: Students created their own cat toys from scratch in Tinkercad. Their designs were inspired by information gained during research, but each design was a unique student creation. Students reflected on their final 3D prints and made any necessary adjustments to their design. Students also reflected on their designs after seeing how the pets at the SPCA interacted with the toys they created.
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