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  • We hope you can join us for tomorrow's breakfast with @AIASF! https://t.co/2UP0DlZImK
    about a year ago
  • Thank you @AIASF! We're grateful for your support!!! https://t.co/2UP0DlZImK
    about a year ago
  • "It's not about looking normal, it's about looking good- however we define that to be." #DesignForAll
    about a year ago
  • "It starts with listening." @matthewwalzer24 words of wisdom #DesignForAll
    about a year ago
  • Panel on inclusive design at the White House -feeling humbled and inspired by this amazing group! #DesignForAll https://t.co/O7sdHkUhCf
    about a year ago
  • RT @tinkercad: Thanks David, Jordan, Kieran & Sydney for coming to @makerfaire & showing off your projects! #MakerFaire #MFBA16 https://t.co/sKV7CJjfuD
    about a year ago
  • RT @sarahoking76: Thank you @makerfaire for an amazing experience with @kidmoborg @tinkercad @autodesk #MFBA16 #MakerFaire https://t.co/9WCKpdqoC3
    about a year ago
  • RT @taloppenheimer: Arms that can shoot glitter, water, or light up for a Darth Vader-inspired look. Way too much fun with @kidmoborg ! https://t.co/1Ko7VfDFy4
    about a year ago
  • So proud of these kids+so grateful to @tinkercad @sarahoking76 for making this possible! Can't wait for what's next! https://t.co/S5tMFJidnL
    about a year ago
  • RT @melton3d: Soaked and then shot with glitter by two superheroes. @makerfaire @tinkercad @kidmoborg #hardtotakeglitteraway https://t.co/HAij8eoyHU
    about a year ago
  • RT @sarahoking76: Hey @makerfaire get ready for the #SuperheroCyborgs on the Make:Live stage tomorrow at 1:45! @kidmoborg #mfba16 https://t.co/0wbNUSjKb1
    about a year ago
  • RT @jenleereeves: It was a fun day watching the girl and designer, Sam, work together at @kidmoborg HQ. #ProjectUnicorn rocks. https://t.co/JGT9teYugn
    about a year ago
  • RT @carlalink: So happy to be at @kidmoborg Plumas County project today #design #socialinnovation #kids https://t.co/3xJkBm1QyD
    about a year ago
  • RT @IntelITCenter: .@kidmoborg's Superhero Cyborgs program helps kids create some pretty cool prosthetics: https://t.co/yz4FXkrlLx https://t.co/VB3C0R0rKC
    about 2 years ago
  • Step aside, Iron Man. You've got some serious competition joining the ranks. @smrtgrls @autodesk @bornjustright https://t.co/VYTvmDJP22
    about 2 years ago
  • RT @smrtgrls: Meet the superhero smarties who designed their own fun & inventive prosthetics 👭✨https://t.co/h8sl3j3TXc @autodesk @kidmoborg
    about 2 years ago
  • #Orangestreetnews and 1 very inspiring reporter make one heck of a case for kids being capable of amazing things! https://t.co/BC9bYmYXoh
    about 2 years ago
  • Thanks @letidmiranda @buzzfeednews! Glitter galore with #ProjectUnicorn #SuperheroCyborg! @autodesk @bornjustright https://t.co/G7EoP2LhPz
    about 2 years ago
  • RT @jenleereeves: A French #ProjectUnicorn article and the girl is suddenly a year older: https://t.co/5XQgpzI67c cc: @kidmoborg @autodesk #superherocyborg
    about 2 years ago
  • RT @bornjustright: Thanks to @People and @julietmazz for this article about #ProjectUnicorn! https://t.co/fr8MzhWXx2 cc: @kidmoborg @autodesk
    about 2 years ago

GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDOUT

July 11, 2014

Recently, the mob teamed up with The Girls' Middle School to empower some of their students to build an elevated structure on a preexisting site. The girls worked with power tools, as well as different materials, in one week to design and build their structure. To accomplish this, they split into groups of designers and builders, every day presenting them with a new task. At the beginning or each new problem, the girls struggled with the tools and materials we presented them. However, as the week progressed, they began to build upon each other's ideas. This allowed them to design and build something that was both durable and usable, as well as incredibly creative.  

Through the week, the designers accomplished making their own pillows, curtains, bookshelves, and learned a little about budgeting in the process. Meanwhile, by the end of the week, the builders were moving with ease around the table saw, jigsaw, drill, impact driver, etc. The girls did not stay put in one group, however, and were able to go between the groups to work on the projects that truly interested them. This also allowed the groups to work together to solve unforeseen Wild Cards, therefore ending the week with a beautiful structure that they can now play on throughout the school day, as well as a new confidence in what they can do with the right resources. 

 

A huge thank you goes out to the parents of these young ladies and to GMS, for entrusting us with your girls and for making this week possible!

Sincerely, The Mob

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