Dream car

This video tutorial introduces STEAM projects for 21st-century learners, focusing on design challenges related to creating innovative vehicles. It guides students through design thinking steps, encouraging them to sketch new vehicle designs, ask critical questions, and share their ideas. The tutorial emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and the integration of creativity and engineering. It also highlights the importance of future careers and skills in the design industry, concluding with an invitation to explore more activities that combine art, science, and math.

What is the primary focus of the design challenges introduced in the video?

• Building amphibian roadsters

• Developing new vehicle fuels

• Creating self-driving cars

• Innovating vehicle designs to meet human needs

Which materials are suggested for use in the vehicle design activity?

• Watercolors and sketchbooks

• Pipsqueaks markers, metallic colored pencils, and a paper pad

• Crayons and construction paper

• Digital design software

What should you consider when sketching new vehicle designs?

• The brand of the vehicle

• Innovative features and potential improvements

• The type of tires used

• The color of the vehicle

How can collaboration enhance the vehicle design process?

• By incorporating diverse ideas and solving problems

• By limiting the number of design options

• By reducing the cost of materials

• By speeding up the manufacturing process

What skills are highlighted as important for future careers in vehicle design?

• Creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking

• Technical drawing and painting

• Mathematics and physics

• Marketing and sales