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Off the Grid Innovation: LISA Academy's Eco-Basin Pro Takes First Place | Make48 Classroom Experience

For this Make48 challenge, students took on a unique prompt from our sponsor, Matt Muse Construction. The “Off the Grid, On the Same Page” challenge pushed teams to think about construction, infrastructure, and resource management in off-grid scenarios. It required a deep dive into self-sustaining design and collaborative problem-solving.


Meet the Winning Team

After reviewing all the incredible submissions, one team truly built an outstanding solution. A massive congratulations to the team from LISA Academy North MS/HS! 


Their project, "Eco-Basin Pro," took 1st Place, showcasing fantastic engineering and a deep understanding of the off-the-grid prompt. We are so excited to see the creativity and drive this team will bring as they advance to the regional competition.


4 students from LISA Academy North MS/HS standing together in front of school logo took 1st place at make48 experience
LISA Academy North MS/HS

Thank you to Matt Muse Construction for sponsoring this pod and providing such a thought-provoking challenge for these students. A special thank you also goes to all of the teachers and mentors who made this challenge a great success. We’re honored to be a part of your students' journey in innovation!


Want your students to be next? We’re already having schools sign up for a chance to participate in the 2026–27 Make48 National Tournament. If you’re ready to give your students a chance to innovate, compete, and learn real-world skills, let’s make it happen.




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