Maker Faire Bay Area 2023

MPACT (Math and Computational Thinking Through 3D Making)

Home: California, United States

Inclusive project-based learning through making helps youth develop mathematical understanding, computational thinking, and spatial reasoning. The MPACT (Math and Computational Thinking Through 3D Making) team developed projects for youth in grades 4-7 with hands-on, research-based, empathy-grounded making activities. We will have a hands-on activity from a 7th grade project but works for older & younger people with the right supports. Visitors will be invited to use low-tech making materials such as cardboard, tape, foam core, and felt to design a board game for the visually impaired. They will also contribute to a group project to modify a dice using CAD & a 3D printer. Open-source guides and handouts for all projects will be available for download & the MPACT team will answer questions.