{"id":18571,"date":"2024-10-14T09:40:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/?p=18571"},"modified":"2024-10-14T09:40:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:40:40","slug":"japanese-educators-develop-fun-stem-learning-with-solidworks-apps-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2024\/10\/japanese-educators-develop-fun-stem-learning-with-solidworks-apps-for-kids.html","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Educators Develop Fun STEM Learning with SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids<\/a> is a free web-browser creative tool that kids age 4-14 use to design 3D models, decorate, and 3D Print.\u00a0 SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids Classroom<\/a> is a special app just for educators to safely develop lessons for their students.<\/p>\n

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In Japan, Professor Naruse of Fukushima Prefectural Techno Academy Hama, developed a great project to combine Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning with history and culture.<\/p>\n

“Akabeko”, the red cow, comes from a legend that a cow helped to build the Enzoji Temple in the Aizu region ~807. The cow led the other animals, working tirelessly, until the temple was complete. The grateful people erected statues of the cow in the temple grounds. Akabeko is a symbol of good fortune and health.<\/p>\n

Professor Naruse started with geometry basics to develop the body of the cow. Although most students never used a mouse or computer, they quickly grasped the concepts of developing the 3D model.<\/p>\n

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Then can time to decorate and have fun with color and stickers.<\/p>\n

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Next came a conversation about manufacturing technology.\u00a0 Professor Naruse introduced the concept of 3D Printing.\u00a0 Every student got to print their own model and take it home as a great souvenir.<\/p>\n

But it doesn’t end with this lesson.\u00a0 Students can use SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids at home on their own to create their own models and have fun.<\/p>\n

Thank you Professor Naruse, Asubito Fukushima<\/a>, my colleague Junko Arai and the SOLIDWORKS Japan team for inspiring the next generation of designers.<\/p>\n

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Educators! we offer a SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids Highlight Newsletter so don’t forget to sign up on the SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids Website. Check out the cool ideas from other teachers.<\/p>\n

Design well, Marie<\/p>\n

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