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Name 5 Ways You Could Write With Your Feet

By Katherine McGinnis
Thinking Challenge
Estimated time40 minutes
Sessions1
GradeGrade 3-4
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Subjects
Engineering Writing
STEM
Engineering
Collaboration High
Overview

About this resource

This thinking challenge asks students to come up with ways to write using their feet. Students need to think outside the box when solving this problem. Writing does not mean that you need to use paper and a pencil. Students can come up with a number of ways to do this while experimenting with many materials. Encourage them to experiment with one another as well and test their ideas.

Modifications for All Learners: Verbal and written directions should be given. Writing a full sentence using their technique may challenge students further. 

Curriculum connections

Curriculum & Standards

Related General Curriculum / Common Core Area

Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking/Engineering

Related Curriculum / Common Core Standard

AASL Main Standard(s): 

V. EXPLORE Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection. B. Create - Learners construct new knowledge by: 2. Persisting through self-directed pursuits by tinkering and making. C. Share - Learners engage with the learning community by: 2. Co-constructing innovative means of investigation. 3. Collaboratively identifying innovative solutions to a challenge or problem.

Related STEM Area: Engineering, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking

NGSS Main Related Engineering Design Standard: 

3-5-ETS1-2. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. 

Learning outcomes

What students will do

  1. Students will identify 5 ways to write using their feet. 
  2. Students will think critically about how this could solve a problem/help individuals with a special need or disability. 
  3. Students will discuss ideas with classmates. 

Explore the creative process by thinking critically and experimenting.

Preparation

Resources Needed

Various materials of the makerspace (play dough, cardboard, sand, markers, etc.), paper, writing utensils. 

Assessment

How learning is assessed

  1. Students have identified 5 ways to write using their feet. 
  2. Students have compared thoughts about how this could solve a problem/help individuals with a special need or disability. 
  3. Students have discussed their ideas with classmates.