E-Fabrication · Unit 05

Assemble, Test + Improve

Laser Cutting · 2 xTool laser cutters

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Today’s challenge

Test fit, stability, clarity, and assembly instructions.

Grade 3 focusTrace and simplify bold shapes, use teacher templates, and test one slot size.

Grade 5 focusCreate measured vector files, compare kerf/slot tests, nest parts, and justify assembly choices.

Successful student example for Assemble, Test + Improve

Success example · inspiration, not a design to copy

Look closely. What makes this successful?

Another student can assemble and use the object by following the directions.

What to do

  1. Understand. Read the challenge. Circle the important need, rule, or safety limit.
  2. Plan. Use the thinking spaces below before you begin making.
  3. Make. Build, model, code, practice, or investigate carefully with your team.
  4. Check. Use evidence—not guesses—to decide what worked.
  5. Improve or explain. Make one useful change or share your strongest conclusion.

Engineer’s thinking

1. What will you keep the same?

2. What one thing will you test or change?

3. Record the result with a number, tally, or clear observation.

4. What should you improve next?

Evidence check

Show what you learned.

Your teacher will look for: A stable finished object, peer assembly feedback, and one documented improvement.

My evidence

My next step

Exit reflection

Today I learned that because .

Next time I will .

How independently did I work?□ I needed coaching□ I worked with my team□ I can teach this skill