The youth in GET City have been engaged in science and engineering explorations related to sustainable communities and climate change, contributing to the building of a healthier, happier, and more just world. Below we describe the science “big ideas” the youth are learning about, and the engineering-rich maker projects they have carried out in support of their learning.
Tim enjoys inventing new games and gadgets. Inspired by his favorite superhero, Iron Man, he created Iron gloves. Tim’s goal is to share fun with others.
“My new Iron gloves now have LED lights and a motor. I put a piece of tape on the motor and it spins around really fast. At point 1, it only had a motor and it was not very stable, but at point 2 I added an electric thing. I also used duct tape and LED lights to make it look cool. I want to find out how to make it shock people when I touch them, but not like a shock [not too much].”—–Tim
The youth created new and valuable innovations that not only enhance their joy but also promote sustainability. Through STEM projects, they gained hands-on experience with STEM practices and skills such as design, prototyping, and product development. They leveraged technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality to gain insights and implement green energy solutions.
