Seventh-grade students at Penn Middle School completed a hands-on project in Mr. Kymer’s STEM class, designing and building their own picture frames.
As part of the project, students worked with cherry wood and utilized a variety of tools, including routers, miter saws, and drill presses, to construct their frames. They incorporated digital technologies by laser-engraving their original artwork on the front of the frame, and used a Shaper Origin to engrave the class logo on the back.
To complete the project, students applied a spray lacquer finish and assembled the final product by installing glass, matting, and backing. The project provided students with an opportunity to develop technical skills while integrating design, engineering, and creativity.
Some of the seventh-grade students gather around the frames they built in Mr. Kymer’s class