In this game collection, teachers can launch their students into action as creative engineers as they tackle hands-on design challenges and solve problems for virtual communities. Through PBS KIDS’ interactive Design Squad games—like Fidgits to the Rescue, Don’t Flood the Fidgits, and Feed the Fidgits—students ignite their imaginations to build protective structures, design sustainable farms, and route emergency supplies during natural disasters. As students test their inventions against environmental forces, analyze real-time feedback, and refine their builds, they get to master core physical science concepts, explore civil engineering, and supercharge their practical problem-solving skills through high-energy play.
Learners will:
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Apply core engineering principles and structural design techniques to build functional solutions for environmental challenges.
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Analyze environmental variables—such as floodwaters, terrain, and resource availability—to plan and route essential supplies.
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Test, evaluate, and iterate on prototype structures and systems to optimize safety, efficiency, and real-world performance.