John Muir : New York 's Maker Faire highlights innovation for education . He says teaching science to children can be better by teaching how to make things . Parents should see a chance to replace the usual after-school and summer routines with activities that captivate kids in positive ways . He argues that it 's a way to get kids to choose science over watching television . Bare : The maker fair is pioneering innovation in education in small and big ways .
John Muir : New York 's Maker Faire highlights innovation for education . He says teaching science to children can be better by teaching how to make things . He argues that it 's a way to get kids to choose science over watching television . Bare : The maker fair is pioneering innovation in education in small and big ways .