For my Capstone project, I wanted to focus on the theme of child development. I thought the best way to base a project on this was to build a toy that helps a child develop different important qualities that they need. At first, I was going to build a balance bike because it helps with balance, becoming independent, and hand-eye coordination. I realized I did not have the proper tools in order to complete this project, so I decided to change it into a more simple puzzle that teaches kids pretty much the same things. Basically, the puzzle is a small board that has pegs on it, the kid has to put the correct shape on the correct peg. I thought of it as a suitable replacement for the balance bike because it helps children develop independence, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. It also helps young kids with their shapes, colors, and numbers.

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Our infographic shows a water crisis that is happening in Kenya. It says that 15% of Kenya’s citizens are left with unimproved water sources. At first, 15% didn’t seem like that high of a percentage but that equals almost 8 million people.

1. How do the earth systems affect each other? The atmosphere can create a tornado that could affect the other earth systems by moving around dirt, water, and plants.
2. How can an understanding of environmental science aid in handling natural disasters? Understanding a natural disaster could help you prepare if you were to ever experience one.
3. What efforts can we make to create a sustainable future? Things people could do it start using reusable items and also driving less.