French 12 3-D printing
by Jialu Yang
French 12 Students Use 3D Printing to Tackle Real-Life Issues
In French 12, students got hands-on with both 3D printing and sustainability to create innovative solutions for real-world problems. For their final project, they were challenged to design a practical, eco-friendly object that could solve an environmental or health-related issue. Using materials like biodegradable PLA filament, 3D design, and creative ideas, the students worked to develop products that were functional as well as beneficial to the planet.
One exciting project, BioPiles, focused on addressing the environmental threat of disposable batteries by creating a biodegradable alternative. Another clever invention, SécuPaille, is a reusable straw designed to detect drugs in drinks, offering a discreet way to stay safe in social settings. Plus, it helps reduce the use of single-use plastic straws.
The students used Tinkercad, a 3D design platform, to bring their ideas to life. Once designed, the prototypes were printed in 3D, showing how technology can be a powerful tool for solving everyday problems.
The French 12 class demonstrated how creativity, technology, and sustainability can work together to positively impact the world. It’s incredible to see how these students are using their skills to tackle environmental and health challenges, and they’re just getting started.
In French 12, students got hands-on with both 3D printing and sustainability to create innovative solutions for real-world problems. For their final project, they were challenged to design a practical, eco-friendly object that could solve an environmental or health-related issue. Using materials like biodegradable PLA filament, 3D design, and creative ideas, the students worked to develop products that were functional as well as beneficial to the planet.
One exciting project, BioPiles, focused on addressing the environmental threat of disposable batteries by creating a biodegradable alternative. Another clever invention, SécuPaille, is a reusable straw designed to detect drugs in drinks, offering a discreet way to stay safe in social settings. Plus, it helps reduce the use of single-use plastic straws.
The students used Tinkercad, a 3D design platform, to bring their ideas to life. Once designed, the prototypes were printed in 3D, showing how technology can be a powerful tool for solving everyday problems.
The French 12 class demonstrated how creativity, technology, and sustainability can work together to positively impact the world. It’s incredible to see how these students are using their skills to tackle environmental and health challenges, and they’re just getting started.
| french_12_final_project.pdf |
| sécupaille.pdf |
| tout-presse_-_johnson_eric_brooke.pptx |
| serre_stylo.pptx |
French 12 Students Tackle Environmental Challenges with STEEM Projects
by Mme Mofazali
In term one of French 12, students delved into the interconnected themes of the environment, human rights, and science and technology through a series of creative and thought-provoking projects. By integrating STEM into their curriculum, the class combined language learning with hands-on innovation.
One of the standout activities involved identifying areas within the school where plastic use was excessive. Students scoured the campus and pinpointed problematic areas, such as the nurse’s office (bandages wrapped in plastic), the library (plastic book covers), and the cafeteria (single-use ketchup packets), among others. Armed with this knowledge, students proposed sustainable solutions using Canva to design visually engaging posters. What was truly intriguing was the class's use of augmented reality to bring their proposals to life, showing what the alternatives could look like in real-world settings. To view these, open the Canva file and scan the QR code to see the augmented reality.
by Mme Mofazali
In term one of French 12, students delved into the interconnected themes of the environment, human rights, and science and technology through a series of creative and thought-provoking projects. By integrating STEM into their curriculum, the class combined language learning with hands-on innovation.
One of the standout activities involved identifying areas within the school where plastic use was excessive. Students scoured the campus and pinpointed problematic areas, such as the nurse’s office (bandages wrapped in plastic), the library (plastic book covers), and the cafeteria (single-use ketchup packets), among others. Armed with this knowledge, students proposed sustainable solutions using Canva to design visually engaging posters. What was truly intriguing was the class's use of augmented reality to bring their proposals to life, showing what the alternatives could look like in real-world settings. To view these, open the Canva file and scan the QR code to see the augmented reality.
