
want kids to know that when they come across a
problem, they have the tools they need to solve it.”
In their second semester, 7th graders complete
a “passion project” (Figure
H
) in conjunction with
the religion teacher’s service-learning unit, in
which they design and prototype a product to help
combat food insecurity in the community. Past
projects have included a model of a community
greenhouse, a solar oven kit, and a functional free
food vending machine powered by a micro:bit.
By 8th grade, students have learned to use
power tools to drill, cut, and assemble pieces ...