Enter keywords or a search phrase below:
I wanted to share with everyone, an interesting opportunity that was brought to me this weekend. My son, who is in 4th grade, attends a local S.T.E.M. (Science Technology Engineering & Math) school here in Idaho. I was visiting with his teacher yesterday and we got on the subject of scale modeling. Currently, the students in 4th and 5th grade are building and programming Lego robots. While we were discussing the scale modeling world, the teacher asked me if I would be interested in doing a presentation to his class on these scale models. I jumped at the chance as an opportunity to hopefully get kids interested in this hobby.
The teacher has asked my son and I to come up with a presentation to go along with the topics they will be discussing this next trimester, after the Christmas break. My current plan is to use a 1/48 EF-111 Raven as the basis of the discussion since it has moving wings and moving pylons on each with and requires the construction of an internal mechanism. I plan on taking multiple pictures and creating a PowerPoint presentation and then take the finished project into the classroom to show the steps taken and the finished project. My goal is to show the kids that what can be achieved by having a plan, following the instructions and working through a step-by-step process. I'll let you all know how the process comes together.
On the Bench: Lots of unfinished projects!
Man, that really does sound exciting, and interesting too! I think that's a great way to "open the door" to our hobby to a great many kids. Your lesson plan sounds great and really well-thought through; good luck with the project, and I'm looking forward to hearing more as it progresses. Good on ya!
Gary
"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"
Good luck with the project. Maybe you could make this a continuing thing.
This is not someting I could aattempt. I don't even know what a power point is, so I wouldn't get far.
Cool stuff! And you better post that PowerPoint here, too!
Devil Dawg
On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build
Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!
Good luck and have fun with that project!
Mike
The spark is a dandy choice as you can touch on what it's job was and that the ECM requires a lot of electronic engineering as well as the mechanical design and engineering on the bird. Old ECM troop here..
Devil Dawg Cool stuff! And you better post that PowerPoint here, too!
I would be happy to do that so everyone can see what I was able to come up with.
That's a great idea to introduce kids to scale modeling!!! Legos are kind of mindless and not nearly as challenging.
Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...
Cadet Chuck That's a great idea to introduce kids to scale modeling!!! Legos are kind of mindless and not nearly as challenging.
I thought it was an excellent idea. As for the Legos, you need to check out Legos Mindstorms. These are what my son, and several other schools in the area are using. They require software and they are computer programmable robots. Pretty cool. However, I, myself will be sticking to styrene, resin and PE, those type of Legos are way above my ability.
I can only say this
Kudos to you for getting involved ! This is what our kids need . T.B.
That's great Jelliott....it's always exciting when you can get involved with your children and their school projects. Plus you'll be reaching out to an entire classroom of kids. Good luck with your project and please post Power Point when you finish.
Jeff
a.k.a. ModelMan68
ON THE BENCH: Spending Time With Family and Friends
Outstanding! Anyone who can get them out of those chairs, earpieces out, and games shut down deserves .
Jim
Main WIP:
On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II
I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.
Awesome! Hopefully it will inspire some kids to get into the hobby! Give 'em the works!
Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.