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Welcome to the Apps for Kids Highlight – October Edition

Welcome to the Apps for Kids Highlight – October Edition

As the leaves begin to don their vibrant autumn hues and the days grow crisper, we’re delighted to bring you a harvest of news and engaging lesson ideas tailored to your ever-evolving classroom needs. Join us as we embark on an educational journey through the colorful landscape of STEM this October on Apps for kids website.

Awesome projects!

Check out these cool projects that we selected this month. Congratulations to the inspired designers! Discover all the shared projects on the Apps for Kids Website.

kids project Family of fishes                         Bonniee                                  Giraffe

In the Spotlight

Robots and Rockets STEM Camp at Harding University

robots and rockets
Rich Wells, a dedicated educator from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, USA, teaches not just design, engineering, and analysis to his students but also ignites a passion for STEM from an early age! This summer, Rich and his colleagues organized the second annual ‘Robots and Rockets’ Summer Camp, a fantastic opportunity for kids in grades 4-8 to dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) projects, thanks to SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids.

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Inspiration and Challenges Apps for Kids

Inspirational challenge or projects often based on seasonal or special events. Add images and videos to show how to create or where to find content etc.

October is also famous for Halloween, so what better way to embrace the spooky season than with a touch of DIY creativity? This month, we’ll embark not only on a 3D design project but also on a web of fun and craft a charming 3D-printed spider brooch that will add a touch of eerie elegance to your Halloween ensemble. So, dust off your cauldron, summon your inner designer, and let’s weave some magic with this creepy-crawly creation!

Here is a video that could give them an idea:

 

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 #halloween AND #swa4k, and we might feature them on our channels! 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 #halloween AND #swa4k, and we might feature them on our channels!

Thank you from us all in the Apps for Kids Team!

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