Students will develop and practice design and technology skills by using the XTool laser engraver to create and personalize a variety of products. Students will apply their creativity, problem-solving, and digital design skills to develop product ideas and transform their designs into finished, laser-engraved products. Through hands-on practice, students will learn how to safely operate the equipment, prepare designs for engraving, and evaluate and improve their finished products.
Students will create items to help market and promote the school academy, as well as develop personalized products that can be used as school gifts for teachers and staff. They will also have opportunities to design and create personal items that can be kept as lasting memories for years to come. Through this hands-on experience, students will learn how to create digital designs, prepare materials, operate the laser engraver safely, and produce finished products.
Students will use creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and attention to detail while developing products that have a purpose and value within the school community. The experience will also introduce students to entrepreneurship and product development by allowing them to create items that could potentially be marketed and sold.
This grant will provide materials and supplies for students to use with the XTool laser engraver throughout the school year. The materials will support hands-on projects in which students design and create a variety of products for the school academy, teacher and staff gifts, school marketing, and personal keepsakes. These supplies will give students the opportunity to apply creativity, design, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship skills while producing high-quality, meaningful items using the XTool machine.
