SUMMARY
Mark Rober discovered his passion for engineering as a kid, tinkering with gadgets and building creative contraptions. A former NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation, he now runs CrunchLabs, where he develops hands-on science kits to spark curiosity and innovation in young minds. Rober shares his Brief But Spectacular take on being amazed at the world around us.
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- Who is Mark Rober, and what is his occupation?
- Where did Rober find his passion for engineering?
- What did Rober say is his dream job after content creation?
- Why did Rober initially start his YouTube channel?
- How did Rober start his career?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
What about Mark Rober's story stuck out to you the most?
Media literacy: If you were a reporter and could ask Rober just one question, what would you ask?
WHAT STUDENTS CAN DO
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Explore PBS News Hour Classroom's Invention Education resources! You can find stories about real-life inventors, including student inventors, and lessons about innovation and advancements in STEM.
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