Welcome to the Apps for Kids Highlight-May Edition
Happy May! As we step into the heart of spring, now is the perfect time to inspire young minds with creative STEM activities. This month, we’re putting the spotlight on 3D CAD design as a tool to unlock creativity and problem-solving in the classroom. Want to spark project-based learning in your classroom this spring? Stay tuned for detailed activity breakdowns, tips on integrating this into your curriculum, and exclusive resources to make STEM learning fun and impactful.
It’s time to design, create, and innovate!
Awesome STEM activities projects!
Check out these cool projects that we selected this month. Congratulations to the inspired designers! See all the shared projects on the Apps for Kids Website.
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In the Spotlight
Sparking Creativity and Empathy through design: A Stronger Bond Between Kids and Their Pets
Children and pets share one of the most heartwarming and meaningful relationships. For a child, a pet often becomes a confidant, a play partner, and a source of endless joy. But beyond companionship, this bond also nurtures essential life skills like empathy and observation. What if we could harness this connection and transform it into a creative and educational experience? Enter 3D CAD technology, specifically SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids, an innovative tool that inspires young minds to design solutions with their furry (or scaly, or feathery) friends in mind.
This article dives into how 3D CAD tools can encourage children to explore new ideas, engage with engineering principles, and deepen their connection with their pets.
Click here to continue reading about the whole story.
STEM activities: Inspiration and Challenges
Cherry Shrimps are fun and quirky little creatures. Welcome them to your fish tank, before you know it, you will have a full family of them, and nothing is cuter than a baby cherry shrimp! In this video, we show you how to design a cute addition for the fish tank: a hiding place for the baby shrimps to escape the business of the aquatic life. Now, how should we name them? Have a go with this video to help you in your design.
Do you want to see your students’ or your kids’ designs on SOLIDWORKS Education Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? Share their A4K creation on social media, mentioning #ring AND #swa4k, and we might feature them on our channels!
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