Repair kit

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/repair-kit

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 historical context?Evolved from ancient traveler's provisions to sophisticated modern engineering solutions
2. Why do cars have repair kits?Cars have repair kits so that if something breaks while driving, the driver can fix it right away. This keeps the car safe and stops the need to call for help.
3. How do repair kits help the environment?Repair kits help the environment by letting people fix items instead of throwing them away. This reduces waste and saves the resources used to make new products.

Circular Economy: An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources.
E-waste: Discarded electronic devices and their components, posing environmental challenges.
Operational Uptime: The percentage of time that a system or piece of equipment is functional and available for use.