7th Grade Mini Mini Golf Course

Pairs of 7th graders are each designing one hole for the Lucha Libre themed course. Their plans have to include a mechanical element based on a simple machine and visual design elements that tie into the theme of the course. To guide them through the design process, pairs have to choose a scale factor and they also have to calculate the amount and cost of materials to stay within their budget. To complete the project students are using the 3D design software Tinkercad and 3D printers to fabricate different components of their hole.

New challenges lurk in every aspect of this project. Some students have realized that they designed their hole too big or too small and need to calculate a new scale factor. Others who are using Tinkercad have found that they need to recalculate the dimensions of their 3D printed components.

Come and see how 7th graders overcame these challenges and mastered this project at STEMFest on March 14.