Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.3: Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.3: Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will follow instructions to successfully complete a project.
2) Students will learn how to use tools to create a tangible product.
3) Students will understand how a skateboard is assembled and works.
Lesson Outcome:
Students will shape their Nanodeks and assemble them with trucks and wheels.
Materials:
Lesson:
1) Safety:
When using scissors, make sure your fingers are always out of the way, and never try to force the scissors to cut. If there are any difficulties cutting, an adult may need to help, or the scissors may need to be resharpened or replaced with a stronger pair.
2) Shaping (15 minutes)
The Nanodek kit contains instructions for shaping your Nanodek – carefully follow the instructions to complete the board.
Comprehension Demonstration Questions:
1) How do you safely use scissors?
Answer: Don’t try to force them to cut, keep your fingers out of the way, and ask for help if needed.
2) What can you use to smooth out rough edges on your Nanodek?
Answer: Sandpaper.
3) How do you control how much your Nanodek turns?
Answer: tighten the trucks to make it turn less, or loosen the trucks to make it turn more, by adjusting the nut on the bushing.