MPACT provides opportunities for students to engage in computational thinking, spatial reasoning, and mathematical concepts through design and hands-on making projects.
Modules & Training
- Modules guide students through a design and making process to create a real product.
- Students dive deeper into the design and making process as they progress through the modules.
- At least two days of training is recommended to become proficient with the 3D printer and learn to facilitate all three modules.
Materials
- Tinkercad (free) web-based 3D modeling tool
- MPACT Student handouts and teacher notes (free)
- 3D printer
- Arts & crafts supplies
Standards-based Math
- Includes geometry and
- measurement topics
Computational Thinking & Spatial Reasoning
- Includes algorithmic thinking,
- debugging, and
- mental rotation
Social-emotional Learning (SEL) and Executive Function (EF)
- Students organize their work and plan to solve complex problems and projects.
- Engaging projects support creativity and perseverance.
- Projects encourage empathy for making products for clients.
- Students dive deeper into the design and making process as they progress through the modules
Work-based Learning
- Students follow a design process used by professionals.
- Optional E-Mentors can be recruited to share their experiences and answer student questions.