Make It, Race It!
Welcome! In this course we will use design thinking and maker education practices to guide you through a project that you can use to lead your very own elective, genius hour, co-curricular, or after-school class. The course accompanies our guided curriculum with explicit instructions on tools, techniques, and concepts for educators teaching in an elective, co-curricular, or after-school setting.
Course Structure
After a quick intro, we’ll dive into safety and making basics before we get into the nitty-gritty of our vehicle project. Make It, Race It is broken down by weeks. Each week corresponds to a session in the classroom with students and is accompanied by a link to the corresponding lesson plan. Move through the course at the pace that feels best for you but note that in order to teach the tools and techniques covered, you will need to complete the project yourself. Plus you’ll have a chance to show off your handiwork to our community.
ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT:
5-8 Hours (depending on program length)
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic tools and techniques.
- Utilize techniques to facilitate collaboration.
- Identify the best ways to talk to students about safety.
- Apply design thinking as a problem-solving tool.
- Engage in constructive critique techniques.
About Us
At Bit Space, we believe that making something empowers students to see a physical change in the world and that this agency has overarching applications. We facilitate making by fostering curiosity, focusing intention, and teaching techniques. It is our goal to empower you with tools to employ making, design thinking, and creativity in your classroom. Through this course, we will outfit you with guided lessons to be able to confidently and effectively lead this program. We are so glad to have you join us in this exciting work!