Listen "33. My Students Built A Wheelchair"
Episode Synopsis
SHOW SUMMARY:Do you know a child in need of a wheelchair? In this episode, Claire shares her experience with her 4th graders that took on building an inexpensive wheelchair for a child in need thanks to the Open Wheelchair Foundation. Tune in to hear how she was surprised by her students and what plans there are for future builds.Links from the Show:BYU students make the world's lightest, least expensive motorized wheelchair.The Open Wheelchair FoundationThrilling STEM Activities for Kids: Roller Coaster ChallengePipecleaner STEM Challenge (Tallest Tower)How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward12 Ways to Boost Social-Emotional LearningTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2021/33-my-students-built-a-wheelchairTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestemspace/VIVIFY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vivifystemVIVIFY FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vivifystemVIVIFY TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vivifystem
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