Empathy (Yes, empathy!) is needed for authentic STEM project design. So how do we get our primary age students to connect the needs of others to their STEM tasks?
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Enter Backpack Jack! By introducing our children to another child -- one who needs their help -- our students develop empathy and also understand that their engineering has a purpose!
As an introductory lesson, challenge your students to design a water bottle holder for Jack. They may only use the things in Jack's backpack! This lesson is available for FREE in my TpT store.
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There are 26 different Backpack Jack STEM Adventures!
Each step of the engineering design process is laid out in a simple, kid-friendly booklet.
*This first challenge is much more teacher-directed than the other Backpack Jack adventures.
Student booklet is a step-by-step guide through the engineering design process!
