Science, Phys. Ed., and The Design Process
We often say that doing something with a machine requires less work. In this design competition, grade 8 students were challenged to help upgrade the gymnasium and physical education programming here at OJCS. Using their knowledge of simple machines, they had to use the design thinking process to design, test, and build a simple machine prototype that enhances our physical education curriculum. Physical education equipment is expensive and gets used up with frequent use. PE is a favourite class for…