Fulfills part of Step 2 of GSUSA Brownie Think Like an Engineer journey requirements.
Items Needed:
- Small paintbrush or crayon
- Cardboard, foam, or plastic pieces (for building the device)
- Rubber bands or Velcro straps
- Tape or glue
- Scissors
- Optional: String, pipe cleaners, or other craft materials
Mix in some un-needed supplies as well to up the challenge.
Instructions:
- Understand the Goal: Design a device to help someone hold and use a paintbrush or crayon if they have difficulty gripping.
- Brainstorm Ideas: Think of different ways to make the device easy to use and attach to a hand or wrist.
- Build the Device: Use the materials to create your design. Make sure it securely holds the paintbrush or crayon.
- Test It: Try using the device to see if it works as intended.
- Improve the Design: Make changes to fix any problems or make the device better.
- Share Your Work: Show your device to others and explain how it works.
Step by Step Instructions
Remember not to give your scouts instructions when doing the Think Like an Engineer project. Only the challenge and various supplies. These Step-by-Step instructions are more for the leaders to understand what others have done. Leaders can use the knowledge to provide hints when scouts might get stuck during the creative process.
- Wrist Helper by Teach Engineering.org
- Writing Aids by Equip 2 Adapt
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