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Dimensions, Perspectives, & Measurement

Kid Spark Basics Curriculum Packetv2.0

Activity Time: 60 Minutes

Targeted Grade Level: 3 - 8

Student Grouping: Teams of 2

Additional Lesson Materials: - Teacher Lesson Plan- Student Engineering Workbook

Kid Spark Mobile STEM Lab: Young Engineers OREngineering Pathways

Note: Two teams can share the engineering materials from one Kid Spark Mobile STEM Lab.

Overview:In this lesson, students will learn how Kid Spark engineering materials can be used to determine the dimensions of different objects. Then, students will work in teams to create a simple measuring device to determine the dimensions of several objects in the room.

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Learning Objectives & NGSS Alignment: Define length, depth, and height. Understand what objects look like from different perspectives. Determine an object’s dimensions (in metric units) using Kid Spark engineering materials. Create a simple measuring device.

Scientific/Engineering Practice - Using mathematics Crosscutting Concept - Scale, proportion, and quantity

Convergent Learning Activity:1. Exploring Length, Depth, and Height All objects that exist in physical space have three dimensions: length (how long an object is), depth (how deep an object is), and height (how tall an object is). Whether a given dimension of an object is classified as the length, depth, or height is determined by the perspective from which it is viewed and measured.

In the examples shown below, each object has three dimensions. In example 1, the block is a cube. This means each dimension of the block is equal, regardless of the orientation of the block or perspective from which the block is viewed. In examples 2 and 3, the objects are identical, but the orientation of the objects are different. This means the dimensions will also be different.

Instructions: Assemble the following objects and then determine the dimensions (in number of openings) of each example below. Example: the red block is 1 opening in length.

DepthLength

Height

Example 1

Depth

Length

Height

Example 2

DepthLength

Height

Example 3

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2. Exploring Orthographic Projections It is important to be able to understand what objects look like from different perspectives. An orthographic projection is a means of representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions. The primary views included in most orthographic projections will include a front view, side view, and top view. These views will give the length, depth, and height of an object.

Instructions: Using engineering materials, assemble a simple object such as the one pictured below. Then, rotate the object and observe what it looks like from different perspectives. Note: do not disassemble your object as it will be used in the following section.

Front View

Top View

Side View

Length

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h

FrontLeft SideRear Right Side

Top

Bottom

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3. Measuring In Metric Units Kid Spark engineering materials are designed in metric units of measurement. This means it is easy to determine the dimensions of an object or design. Simply count the number of openings and multiply by two to determine dimensions in metric centimeters. On most engineering materials, there is a center mark in the middle of an opening that represents one centimeter.

Instructions: Determine the dimensions (length, depth, height) of the simple object you created in section 2.

Divergent Learning Activity:1. Instructions: Create a “measuring stick” and use it to determine the dimensions of various objects in the classroom. The length of the measuring stick can be determined by each team.

Length3 openings3 x 2 = 6 cm

Depth1 opening1 x 2 = 2 cm

Height1 opening1 x 2 = 2 cm

2 cm

1 cm

1 cm

2 cm

2 cm

Length5 openings5 x 2 = 10 cm

Depth3 openings3 x 2 = 6 cm

Height3 Openings3 x 2 = 6 cm

Length17 openings17 x 2 = 34 cm

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Bill of Materials

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Tool

3x

Mini Curved Beam

4x

Small Curved Beam

6x

Beam

34x

Half Beam

38x

Riser

30x

Snap-In Dump Bed

1x

Snap-In Scoop

1x

Motor Module

2x

Snap-In Blade

1x

Bearing Module

1x

Double Snap Block

3x

Single Snap Block

63x

60° Block

14x

30° Block

16x

Snap-In Spool

2x

Snap-In Cog

1x

Block

57x

Lead Screw Nut

1x

String Block

2x

Lead Screw Rotating Support

1x

Axle Block

7x

Snap-In Seat

1x

Motor Cable

2x

Hinge Block

14x

Lead Screw Extender

3x

Forklift Face Assembly

1x

Pulley

13x

Corbel

12x

Red ROK Ball

16x

Blue ROK Ball

16x

Gear Teeth

44x

String

2x

Rubber Band

4x

Lead Screw Base

1x

ROK Worker

1x

Maker ROK Bot

1x

ROK Star Control Pad

1x

Trailer Hitch

6x

Snap-In Wheel

8x

Storage Case I

1x

Storage Case II

2x

INVENTORY & ORGANIZATION GUIDE

YOUNG ENGINEERS

2. Project Cleanup Instructions: Disassemble the free build project. Locate the proper laminated Inventory & Organization Guide in the Kid Spark STEM Lab (pictured below). Correctly organize engineering materials back in the lab.

Unpack, Organize & Store Use the following guide to correctly organize the Young Engineers Mobile STEM Lab.

TOP LID

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6x 12x 2x

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DRAWER A DRAWER B

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All Kid Spark products are designed for high quality, precision and safety. All Kid Spark machines are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of six months from the date of original purchase when used under normal operating conditions. For full warranty information visit KidSparkEducation.org

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Bill of Materials

Tool

3x

Mini Curved Beam

8x

Lead ScrewRotating Support

2x

Lead ScrewExtender

4x

Half Beam

24x

Riser

20x

Snap-In Dump Bed

1x

Snap-In Scoop

1x

Motor Module

4x

Snap-In Blade

1x

Bearing Module

1x

Double Snap Block

4x

Single Snap Block

20x

60° Block

8x

30° Block

10x

Snap-In Spool

2x

Snap-In Cog

1x

Block

40x

Angle Sensor

1x

Bump Sensor

2x

Light Module

1x

IR Receiver Sensor

2x

ROK Star Sensor

1x

High Power IR Transmitter

2x

Sensor CableExtender

2x

Low Power IR Transmitter

1x

Light Sensor

1x

String Block

1x

Axle Block

7x

Trailer Hitch

6x

2-Way Brace

4x

Roadway Incline

8x

Girder

4x

Roadway Straight

4x

Roadway Entry

4x

Snap-In Seat

1x

Motor Cable

5x 2x

Maker ROK Bot

1x

Storage Case I

1x

ROK Star Control Pad

1x

Sensor Cable

8x

USB Cable

1x

Hinge Block

10x

Forklift Face Assembly

1x

Pulley

9x

Corbel

6x

Red ROK Ball

10x

Blue ROK Ball

10x

Gear Teeth

60x

String

1x

Rubber Band

2x

ROK Worker

1x

ROKduino

1x

Small Curved Beam

4x

Beam

20x

Lead Screw Nut

2x

Lead Screw Base

2x

Storage Case II

2x

Download the Kid Spark curriculum and view the professional learning modules at KidSparkEducation.org/CurriculumIMPORTANT:

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PATHWAYS INVENTORY & ORGANIZATION GUIDEENGINEERING

Motor CableExtender

Building the next generation of STEM leaders

Snap-In Wheel

8x

©2019 Kid Spark Education. All rights reserved. Kid Spark Education® & Rokenbok are registered trademarks of Kid Spark Education.

All Kid Spark products are designed for high quality, precision and safety. All Kid Spark machines are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of six months from the date of original purchase when used under normal operating conditions. For full warranty information visit KidSparkEducation.org

Product color may vary from images shown. For indoor use only. Made in China.

Kid Spark Education

233 A Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA (USA) 92101Phone (858) 259-44331.888.476.5265

Email: contact@kidsparkeducation.org50-01330-003

Unpack, Organize & Store Use the following guide to correctly organize the Engineering Pathways Mobile STEM Lab.

TOP CASE

DRAWER BDRAWER A

1x

5x 2x

1x

2x

8x 2x

1x

1x

1x

1x1x

1x1x

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Building BasicsThe following tips will be helpful when using Kid Spark engineering materials.

Connecting/Separating ROK Blocks:

ROK Blocks use a friction-fit, pyramid and opening system to connect. Simply press pyramids into openings to connect. To separate blocks, pull apart.

Connecting/Disconnect Smaller Engineering Materials:

Smaller engineering materials use a tab and opening system to connect. Angle one tab into the opening, and then snap into place. To disconnect, insert key into the engineered slot and twist.

Snapping Across Openings:

Materials can be snapped directly into openings or across openings to provide structural support to a design. This will also allow certain designs to function correctly.

Attaching String:

In some instances, string may be needed in a design. Lay string across the opening and snap any component with tabs or pyramids into that opening. Be sure that the tabs are perpendicular to the string to create a tight fit.

2cm18cm

9 Openings

Measuring:

The outside dimensions of a basic connector block are 2 cm on each edge. This means the length, depth, and height are each 2 cm. To determine the size of a project or build in centimeters, simply count the number of openings and multiply by two. Repeat this process for length, depth, and height.

2cm

2cm

4cm 4cm

4cm