Grade 2 Prototyping with Cardboard

Second graders have been applying the Engineering and Design Process by taking a look at problems in their classroom. They brainstormed some issues they found like their iPad charging station was messy with so many cords, their desks were disorganized, their water bottles don't fit in the container, and so much more. With all of these problems, students worked in teams to design a solution that could address the issue. Students used cardboard cutting tools to design and test a prototype to solve the problem of messy and disorganized desk spaces.

Students used the Canary corrugated cardboard cutting tool to slice through cardboard.

Students learned how to safely and properly use the Worx ZipSnip cutting tool.

 

Kindergarten Cardboard Construction

Kindergarteners had a blast using the Makedo kits to manipulate cardboard. They learned how to cut and pierce holes using the "Safe-Saw" and also attached cardboard pieces together using the "Scru" and "Scrudriver".

They were all so engaged throughout the entire process and it was amazing to watch all of their ideas unfold as they constructed their creations.