Some of your favorite building toys are probably modular. Learning to build using modular design is a good way to conserve resources. In this Adventure, you will gain an understanding of modular design, build using modular-based materials, and practice making directions for others to follow.
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Learn what modular design is and identify three things that use modular design in their construction.
Using modular-based building pieces, build a model without a set of instructions.
Using the model made in requirement 2, create a set of step-by-step instructions on how to make your model.
Have someone make your model using your instructions.
Using the same modular pieces used in requirement 2, build another model of something different.
With your parent or legal guardian’s permission, watch a video demonstrating how something was built using modular design.
Learn what modular design is and identify three things that use modular design in their construction.
Cub Scouts learn concepts of modular design and construction and it benefits.
Using modular-based building pieces, build a model without a set of instructions.
Choose one of the following:
Using modular based building pieces Cub Scouts build a model.
Using the model made in requirement 2, create a set of step-by-step instructions on how to make your model.
Cub Scouts draw instructions on how to make their design structure.
Cub Scouts create video instructions on how to make their design structure.
Cub Scouts write down instructions on how to make their design structure.
Have someone make your model using your instructions.
Cub Scouts follow instructions to build a model.
Using the same modular pieces used in requirement 2, build another model of something different.
Cub Scouts design and build a model house of their own imagination or something different.
With your parent or legal guardian’s permission, watch a video demonstrating how something was built using modular design.
Choose one of the following:
Watch a video of a real-life project that uses modular design.
