Tldr
Every build, iteration, and showcase lives here. Use this hub to follow the progression from first laser cut to cross-curricular impact and to jump into the artifacts that prove learning.
How to Navigate
- Start with the progression table to see how projects escalate in complexity and collaboration.
- Open the project note that matches your current focus; each note links back to the concepts and tools it relies on.
- Loop through the crosslinks to trace how projects draw from the Learning Journey and the Atlas.
Shortcut
Add new projects directly inside
efforts/, then update this table so the map stays authoritative.
Project Progression Map
| Stage | Project | Focus | Key Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Personal Foundation | Family Coasters | Family Coasters | Safety culture, laser fundamentals, user empathy Laser Cutting, Design Thinking, consolidated |
| 2. Professional Problem-Solving | Robot Storage | Robot Storage | Precision CAD, teacher partnership, iterative prototyping Onshape CAD, 4Ms Framework, consolidated |
| 3. Cross-Curricular Collaboration | Dollhouse Design | Educational Dollhouse | Systems thinking, language integration, fabrication planning Cross-Curricular, consolidated, Reflection Methods |
| 4. Independent Mastery | Individual Explorations | Individual Explorations | Self-directed inquiry, tool innovation, mentorship AI Partnership, consolidated, Future Learning |
Tip
Use the “Key Links” column as a checklist when planning instruction or capturing portfolio evidence.
Quick Access by Theme
- Making & Fabrication: Family Coasters, Educational Dollhouse
- Problem-Solving & Systems: Robot Storage, Individual Explorations
- Collaboration & Community: Educational Dollhouse, Community Engagement
- AI Integration: Robot Storage, Individual Explorations, AI Partnership
Guided Routes
Students planning next steps
- Identify which stage you just completed.
- Read the next project’s note and its linked concept/tool refreshers.
- Update your portfolio with new goals.
Educators designing a unit
- Use the progression table to scaffold learning experiences.
- Open linked daily entries to see how pacing and feedback looked in practice.
- Pull prompts from Design Thinking or Reflection Methods to guide student reflection.
Families & partners
- Browse the project notes to see artifacts and narratives.
- Follow the crosslinks to understand the skills behind each build.
- Celebrate milestones using Key Milestones as talking points.
Crosslinks & Next Steps
- Concept Backlinks: Every project references the relevant sections inside Atlas of Ideas.
- Timeline Touchpoints: Match project moments with Semester Timeline or specific Daily Stories.
- Assessment Evidence: Collect artifacts and reflections through Assessment Portfolio.
- Community Showcases: Pair project walkthroughs with Community Engagement to design authentic audiences.
Note
When a new project launches, duplicate the table row format, update the stage name, and add the supporting links so future readers keep their bearings.