Makers UPV

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/makers-upv

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the host institution?Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), Spain
2. What is the operational focus?Facilitating student-led design, prototyping, and fabrication projects
3. What kinds of tools can I find at Makers UPV?You can use high‑precision 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, CAD and CAM software, electronics workstations, soldering stations, and microcontrollers.
4. How does Makers UPV help students learn?It lets students try out ideas, learn by doing, practice teamwork, and develop skills like problem solving and creativity.

Digital Fabrication: The process of using computer-controlled machines to create physical objects from digital designs.
Rapid Prototyping: The quick creation of a functional or non-functional model of a product to test and refine its design.
Experiential Learning: Learning through direct experience and reflection on that experience, often involving hands-on activities.