Re: [rp-ml] on behalf of Ted Anderson

Ted and Phill,

What about Lego blocks? Or Lincoln logs?

Thank You,
Carl Dekker

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On Sep 14, 2010, at 13:34, "G. Sachs" <sachsg@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> The quickest and cheapest way to introduce the concept of planar
> decomposition and additive construction might be like you suggest
> with a toy like the '3D Sculpture' puzzle below, followed by a nice
> video demonstration of modern fabbers. The Darth Vader or Pharaoh
> kit might be the most fun for younger kids. Of coarse a MakerBot
> would be nice too, if the budget allows for it.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Darth-Sculpture-Puzzle/dp/B000PG2DFO
>
> G. Sachs
> Paradyme Systems U.S.A.
> From: "Steele, Phillip (MSFC-EM42)[ICRC - Jacobs]" <phillip.e.steele@nasa.gov
> >
> To: "rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi" <rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi>
> Sent: Tue, September 14, 2010 1:14:07 PM
> Subject: [rp-ml] on behalf of Ted Anderson
>
> From: Anderson, Theodore {Ted} (MSFC-EM42)[Raytheon - Jacobs]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:12 AM
> To: rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi
> Subject: RP activities for middle school kids
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions on a hands-on activity that I can
> have middle school kids do that simulates rapid prototyping/additive
> manufacturing? I’m not able to bring a system with me, so I was try
> ing to think of some kind of hands-on activity for them to do. The
> only thing I can think of is a 3D puzzle…
> Thanks,
> Ted Anderson
> Rapid Prototyping Lab
> Raytheon
> Jacobs MSFC ESTS Contract
>
>
> Phillip Steele
> Jacobs Engineering ESTS Group / ICRC
> National Center for Advanced Manufacturing
> Rapid Prototyping
> Marshall Space Flight Center
>
Received on Tue Sep 14 22:43:08 2010