Problem-Based Learning, Design Thinking Challenge

Students in Mr. Bakker's "Unplugged and Outdoors" class were given the following challenge: "How can we as Wayland High School students design a multifunctional survival tool to solve a problem for outdoor enthusiasts, first responders, police, and our military?"

Throughout this challenge, students will collaborate, ideate, brainstorm, build a prototype, test, and pitch their tool. The first step was to learn from those who would be impacted by the innovation. Students were able to ask questions and gain insight from local experts in their respective fields, which brought an authentic piece to our students' design process.

We are grateful for the collaboration with local agencies and can't wait to see what tools our students come up with!