Make48: Gym-tastic / Kansas School for the Blind--Kansas City, KS (Part 2)
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"Make48: Gym-tastic / Kansas School for the Blind" (Part 2) explores the creativity and innovation of students as they engage in a 48-hour maker challenge. Participants develop prototypes aimed at improving accessibility, using technology such as LIDAR and haptic feedback. This episode highlights the invention process, focusing on models like an adaptive rock wall and wearable tech. Set at the Kansas School for the Blind, this video illustrates the power of the maker movement, teamwork, and problem-solving. Students evaluate design constraints and iterate to enhance their inventions, reflecting real-world engineering processes. This video serves as an inspiration, emphasizing that with opportunity and support, all students can showcase their talents and contribute valuably to their communities. It's a compelling resource for introducing the concepts of creativity, accessibility, and innovation in educational settings, particularly in STEM fields.
Media Details
Runtime: 24 minutes 1 seconds
- Topic: Blind Life, Careers, Education, History, Science, Social Science, Technology
- Subtopic: Blind - General, Blind Education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Educational Psychology, Engineering, Industrial Arts, Inventions, Problem Solving, Technology
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Release Year: 2024
- Producer/Distributor: Make48
- Series: Make48
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