Engineering Maker Fair
Grades 7-8 will focus on creating and testing something using the engineering process!
The Engineering Process involves:
- Defining the problem
- Background research
- Specifying Requirements
- Creating a Solution
- Building a prototype
- Testing and Redesigning
- Communicating results
The guidelines for this project are deliberately OPEN-ENDED to allow students the opportunity to develop their own creativity and innovation!
This year, our theme is: REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE
Using the engineering process, students will develop/innovate in a way that inspires reducing, reusing, and REPLACING plastic waste in our everyday lives!
Get some inspiration on the Maker Fair Pinterest Page!
About the Maker-movement:
The first “Maker-Faire” was held in the San Francisco Bay area in 2006, since then the idea is gaining momentum. Kansas City has been hosting a yearly community “Maker-Faire” since 2011 at Union Station.
The purpose of a Maker-Fair is to be a showcase of innovation, creativity and resourcefulness!
Check out these links to get a better idea what a Maker is:
Kansas City Maker-Faire: http://www.makerfairekc.com/about
The Original Maker-Faire School page: http://makerfaire.com/global/school
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