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Professional Development
Crankie Contraptions: Hands-On STEAM Through Visual Storytelling
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Artist
FutureMakers
Program Type
Professional Development
A 90-minute experiential PD session for educators of K to 8 learners. Each educator builds their own Crankie Contraption, then unpacks the engineering design process, the storytelling arc (sequence vs narrative, character / setting / plot / conflict / resolution), and a coaching playbook for hands-on STEAM facilitation that integrates ELA. Educators leave with a class pack (25) of Crankie Contraptions for their own classroom, the Crankies slide deck, a Quick Start Guide, three reusable iteration prompts, and a clear plan for running their first session.


