33. My Students Built A Wheelchair

6/25/2021

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 Foundation

• Thrilling STEM Activities for Kids: Roller Coaster Challenge

• Pipecleaner STEM Challenge (Tallest Tower)

• How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward

• 12 Ways to Boost Social-Emotional Learning

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