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Lesson plan (60 min)

Minutes Activity
0–7 Show a finished ship: "Which part was made on which machine?"
7–12 FabLab intro: laser, 3D printer, Roland, electronics. A short live laser cut.
12–20 Personalization: choosing and applying stickers
20–32 Copper rails
32–42 LEDs, polarity check (peer check)
42–48 Battery, ON, test, troubleshooting
48–55 Mechanical assembly
55–60 Lights off, all ships light up together

Closing message: "Today you assembled the parts you were given. In the next mission, you will design some of them yourself."

Classroom setup

  • ~23 students, 3 adults. 5–6 spare finished rockets.
  • A "Bug Hunter" sticker for every student who fixes their own circuit.