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Zapp Lab / EVHS Learning Commons

2025 Update

🎓 Zapp Lab / EVHS Learning Commons

💻 Software & App Guide

A hub for creativity, coding, and hands-on learning at Eastview High School

🖨️ 3D Printing & Design

Tools & Links:

• Thingiverse – Download & customize 3D models
• Tinkercad – Easy beginner 3D design
• SketchUp – Intermediate modeling
• Cura 5.x – Converts .STL files to printer-ready gCode
• Blender 2.80 – Advanced 3D modeling/animation
• Fusion 360 – Engineering-grade design (student license)
• All3DP – Reviews and inspiration

🎖 Badge Challenge
 ✅ Download a 3D model from Thingiverse
✅ Slice it in Cura and prep it for print
✅ Print your design in the Zapp Lab

📊 Skills Tracker

• I can use Tinkercad or SketchUp to build a model
• I can convert a .STL to gCode in Cura
• I can use the Ultimaker printer

✍️ Axidraw Plotter

Tools & Links:

• Inkscape + Axidraw plug-in
• Use vector drawings to create robotic pen sketches

🎖 Badge Challenge
 ✅ Create a custom SVG design
✅ Use Axidraw to draw your artwork on paper or cardstock

📊 Skills Tracker

• I can use Inkscape to create vector designs
• I understand SVG file setup for Axidraw
• I completed a drawing with the plotter

✂️ Cricut Cutters

Tools & Links:

• Cricut Design Space (installed on Zapp Lab devices)

🎖 Badge Challenge
 ✅ Create a custom sticker or iron-on
✅ Cut and apply your design

📊 Skills Tracker

• I can upload an image into Design Space
• I can cut vinyl or paper with the Cricut
• I finished a project (sticker, label, shirt, etc.)

🤖 Sphero Coding

Tools & Links:

• Sphero EDU – Program with draw, blocks, or JavaScript
• Robots available: Ollie, Bolt, Minis

🎖 Badge Challenge
 ✅ Complete a maze challenge with a Sphero Bolt
✅ Program a custom light or sound pattern

📊 Skills Tracker

• I can connect and drive a Sphero
• I can use block or JavaScript code
• I completed a Sphero activity

🔥 Laser Cutter (Coming Soon)

Tools & Links:

• LightBurn – Industry-grade laser cutting software (ask about access)
• Materials: wood, acrylic, paperboard, more

🎖 Badge Challenge
 ✅ Design a laser-cut keychain or sign
✅ Finish a basic cut and engrave

📊 Skills Tracker

• I can set up a vector file
• I understand material settings for engraving
• I completed a laser cut project

🎙️ Podcasting / Music / Audio Creation

Tools & Links:

• GarageBand – iPad music and audio editing
• Soundtrap – Online DAW for collaboration

🎖 Badge Challenge
 ✅ Record and edit your own 1-minute audio
✅ Add music, transitions, and effects

📊 Skills Tracker

• I can record with a mic or iPad
• I can mix and export audio
• I published a podcast/music clip

💻 Coding

Tools & Links:

• Scratch – Block-based coding
• Replit – Browser-based coding in Python, HTML, and more
• Python.org – Download Python

🎖 Badge Challenge
 ✅ Create a game or animation in Scratch
✅ Code a simple app or webpage in Replit

📊 Skills Tracker

• I can write code in Python, HTML, or Scratch
• I created a working program or game
• I shared or presented my code

🎮 Game Design

Tools & Links:

• Twine – Make interactive stories
• Unity – Game engine for 2D/3D development
• Bitsy – Tiny pixel adventure maker

🎖 Badge Challenge
 ✅ Build an interactive story or basic game
✅ Let someone else try it and give feedback

📊 Skills Tracker

• I created a branching narrative or level
• I added art, music, or interactivity
• I shared my game