Inventing the World: with Dylan Thuras & Jennifer Swanson
Description
In this episode, we welcome Dylan Thuras, cofounder and creative director of Atlas Obscura, and Jennifer Swanson, award-winning author and co-host of Solve It for Kids, to talk about their latest book: The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide to Inventing the World. Following up on their acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid (200,000+ copies sold), this new globe-spanning, STEM-focused guide takes middle-grade readers on a thrilling journey through the 50 most fascinating inventions and scientific discoveries in history.
Chapters
00:00 The Ambitious Project Begins
02:52 Exploring the Evolution of Invention
05:56 The Power of Collaboration in Science
08:38 Interdisciplinary Learning and Curiosity
11:30 The Role of Play in Invention
14:23 A New Perspective on Everyday Objects
As mentioned at the top of the show, learn more about Learning with Purpose: Authentic Global Citizenship & Community Engagement
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