During this virtual quest, Eagles are placed in the role of scientists as they turn their homes into Edison’s Menlo Park lab. As innovators, they conduct experiments, write patents, and must consider the materials needed to complete their experiments. Eagles are presented each week with new, open-ended challenges that take them through the process of self-education and research, experimentation, and documentation.
The goals of this quest include:
Discovering the joy of experimentation
Developing a tolerance for ambiguity and problem-solving skills
Understanding the difference between invention and innovation, and understanding what traits are necessary to be an innovator
Inspiring an appreciation for scientific breakthroughs and how we got to "now"
Developing organizational and documentation skills
Facing and overcoming failure
The Eagles will explore hydropower, electricity, battery power, voltage, wind power, amps and more! Each week the Eagles are given a bag of supplies to boost their inspiration and complete their inventions using everyday items and upcycled materials from around the house. The Acton West Eagles are already equipped with the biggest skill needed to complete this quest; a growth mindset.
