Toys from trash

1. Arind Gupta’s Toys from Trash for Learning Chelsea Behymer ED 562 Short Pt. Show

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Arvind Gupta has been a toymaker in India for 30 years.
But he’s not your average toy-maker.
As a young engineer, Arvind became a part of a national effort in India to re-vitalize science in village schools.
The slogan of the program: “Go to the people. Build with what they have.”
So that’s exactly what Arvind did.
But first, he did some observing. He noticed that village children were somewhat of engineers themselves, building toys using things they’d found among their refuse.
Arvind also noticed that in doing so, they were learning basic mathematic, physical, and chemical concepts. They just didn’t know it.
Arvind says that the best thing a child can do with a toy is to break it.
Children want to make things, to do things.
Actually, most of us do. And should. This is how we have always learned.
Science is not a rich man’s game. At least it doesn’t have to be.
So, what were these kids making? And what were they learning?
Rubber bike tubing and toothpicks can be used to create angles. These shapes easily change
These angles then become shapes.
These shapes easily change form when manipulated or put under pressure.
Except for one. Can you think of it?
So, kids, why do we build/engineer things with triangles?
Because it’s the only rigid shape.
What’s so great about these toys from trash? No glue or scissors required. Little resources.
How did Arvind use it to change science in schools?
From newspaper, to yarn, to plastic containers … the possibilities are endless.
Some of these things are so simple, Arvind suggests this is why the kids figured it out before he did.
Reusing waste and recycling it takes on a whole new meaning as Arvind wraps up his demo.
Even straws can teach us about sound.
What can trash teach your students?

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