Have students use thier creativity to Step into the shoes of a real-world innovator with this hands-on, minds-on assignment that challenges students to design, build, and test their own working prototype.

Skills Students Will Develop:

• Systems Thinking: Learn how simple machines can work together to accomplish complex tasks.
• Problem Solving: Tackle real-world challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
• Design Thinking: Move through the full cycle: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, and Share.
• Data Analysis: Collect and interpret results from prototype testing to refine and optimize.
• Communication: Present findings through a visually engaging poster that showcases design, data, and insights.

This assignment builds confidence, curiosity, and creativity. Whether you're prepping future inventors or just sparking a love for hands-on learning, this is the kind of project that sticks