In a world where sunglasses are not just a matter of fashion but a necessity for survival, participants will embark on an immersive adventure filled with intrigue, hazards, and reward. The Mission: infiltrate a manufacturing facility that has been monopolized by Evil Eye Corp. to manufacture affordable and sustainable sunglasses for the masses.
The Breakout Box: Manufacturing Challenge, housed inside the Breakout Box takes students on a 35-minute immersive adventure where they apply computational thinking and problem-solving to successfully run an eyewear manufacturing facility. From the moment they step inside the custom-built immersive learning space, students will experiment with game-based learning to build their critical thinking, collaboration, and manufacturing skills.
Learning Objectives
Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to different manufacturing department problems
Identify and resolve production issues
Discuss the different roles of manufacturing facilities and how they work together to make a product
Standards Alignments + Connections
Principles of Manufacturing
PRINMAN.1.C: Use a variety of measuring instruments
PRINMAN.2.B: Locate relevant information needed to solve problems
PRINMAN.5.A: Perform maintenance on selected equipment
PRINMAN.7.A: Investigate an area of interest in manufacturing
PRINMAN.7.B: Analyze the various specializations in manufacturing
Diversified Manufacturing I
DIMANU1.2.A: Use tools and equipment commonly employed in manufacturing in a safe manner
DIMANU1.2.E: Perform varied measurements, including precision measurements
DIMANU1.6.A: Participate in the manufacturing of a mass produced project
DIMANU1.6.B: Develop a method to check and maintain quality control throughout the manufacturing process
DIMANU1.9.B: Locate relevant information needed to solve problems
Science
4.C: Research and explore resources such as museums, libraries, professional organizations, private companies, online platforms, and mentors employed in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field in order to investigate STEM careers
Math
1.A: Apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace
Activity Components
As an introduction to some of the tools used in the experiences, we recommend our activity, Metrology
This will allow students to learn about precision and accuracy as they learn how to use a new tool, a digital caliper.
As an introduction to the assembly line process and the teamwork needed in manufacturing, we recommend our activity, Lean Manufacturing.
This will allow students to see how small changes to assembly line processes can increase throughput and also increase team morale.
Participants will control and manipulate different areas throughout the manufacturing process including scheduling, inventory, machine operations, quality control, and maintenance. While learning about these areas, students will need to meet three goals:
Produce as many units as possible in the time provided
Maintain a high-quality control test percentage
Sustain a high efficiency percentage
Students will collaborate to overcome disruptions to each process area and meet their goals. By the end of the experience, students will be able to understand the manufacturing process and the importance of teamwork.
This will allow students to learn more about the design choices engineers make and will allow them to rapid prototype a solution within a class period.
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