ChangeMaker Challenge Part 2

Solve a problem for someone you know through invention!

As you work through the session, make sure to review all Bit diagrams to learn how Bits work and how they relate to the real world. You can also find information about each Bit in the DCI STEM STEM Kit Bit Index.

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Inspire

Career Exploration

Explore these two women who have made significant contributions to STEM fields. Please take a few minutes to read their stories in the postcards below and think about the following:

- Can you see yourself in her job?

- Are you interested to learn more about her job?

- What inspires you about this role model?

Download Women in STEM postcards here:

BARBARA LISKOV MARIA KLAWE HELENE DILLIARD

Play

Play: Test out your prototype!

Come up with criteria for success
- How will you know if your invention works?
Take notes on what works and what doesn’t. You can make changes in the next version.
Keep in mind that the inventions might not work the first time; failure is part of the process.

Remix

Remix: Now’s your chance to experiment with fixes and improvements

Could adding a new Bit add important features?
Would craft materials make it stronger or give it a new look?

Test the invention again after a few improvements have been made:

Work with another person - if possible, try to find the type of person you’re designing it for.
Ask the person you are working with what their favorite features are and what suggestions they have to make it better.
- Use their suggestions to create an even better version of your invention.
- As your make changes to your invention, try to remember what you are changing on your prototype and the results (good and bad).
Continue to test and remix the prototype until you are happy with the result.

SHARE: Share your invention with friends or family!

Here are some ideas how you can share about your invention:

Make a presentation and show how your invention works
Talk about the updates or unique features you added to the original prototype and why you decided to make these changes.
Snap photos of your final invention and send to your site coordinator!