For this project, I designed a 75-minute hands-on experience around Jiànzi, a traditional Chinese sport, combining cultural context with STEM learning. The aim was to help learners explore how design choices, such as weight, balance, and feathers, affect flight, while also connecting to its cultural roots across Asia.

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I structured the experience using the 'Low Floor, Wide Walls, High Ceiling' framework, so all learners could start with a simple build, personalise their design, and progressively refine it.

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I designed and developed the teaching deck with built-in facilitation notes that guided the flow through storytelling, visuals, and interactive challenges. The teaching deck was supported with a worksheet for students with clear steps, materials, testing tables, etc.

I also incorporated 'Harvard Thinking Routines' such as 'Parts, Purpose, Complexities'  to help learners break down the design, understand function, and '3-2-1' to reflect on their learning. and a 'Harvard Thinking Routine' (3-2-1) to support reflection and iteration.​

The result is a hands-on, inquiry-driven experience that blends culture, creativity, and problem-solving in a meaningful way.