Makerlab, a new elective created by Blackstone Academy science teacher Aaron Weinblatt in 2022, brings local high schoolers to Brown University's 10,000-square-foot makerspace.
Complementing traditional science courses with a creative, project-based curriculum developed in collaboration with Brown engineering students, Makerlab empowers high school students to transform ideas into creations while learning the fundamental principles of engineering and design.
"Tools can be intimidating, and fixing, designing or making something can feel overwhelming,” Weinblatt said. “This class aims to empower students with the confidence to design, fix and make so they can see themselves as problem-solvers and makers. We want students to grasp the engineering design process, embrace iteration and balance goals with constraints. Building grit is also key. Trying, failing and adapting — that's real engineering in action and a profound life skill."
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