Grade 8 students engaged in a design thinking project for their Fluids Unit, focusing on the use of hydraulics and pneumatics. They had the opportunity to design, iterate, and build a prototype of their choosing. The reflection and thinking that developed was beyond anything expected. Students began to understand and embrace failure; and even started celebrating it.  This failure was quickly accepted as success, as students learned that without it, their designs could not have been developed.  

School Contact: Jeanette Hummel ([email protected])

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Student created supporting infographics can be found at: http://bit.ly/mlonairinfographics