The document discusses why making things matters. It argues that allowing students to engage in hands-on making and building activities provides important educational benefits. Such activities help students develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. They also make academic content more engaging and memorable for students. Hands-on learning through making things can better prepare students for the challenges of a changing world.

1. Why Making stuff
Matters
Laura Deisley,The Lovett School

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