What is a Makerspace?
Makerspaces...are creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. In libraries they often have 3D printers, software, electronics, craft and hardware supplies and tools, and more.
~ From A Librarian's Guide to Makerspaces
What is STEAM
The STEM initiative - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math has added Art to make STEAM.
What are Some Activities in Our Library?
Duct Tape Wallets
Duct Tape Bookmarks
Duct Tape Pencil Flowers
Duct Tape Roses
SnapCircuits - Electricity
Explanation of SnapCircuits
Ozobots - Programming & Robotics
Explanation of Ozobots
You can combine Ozobots and LittleBits!
Osmo
Osmo Masterpiece
Makey Makey
Explanation of Makey Makey
Combine Makey Makey and coding with Scratch
Stop Motion Animation
littleBits
Explanation of littleBits
ThinkFun Logic Games
Code Master
1. Robot Turtles
2. Robot Turtles
Bloxels
All Bloxel Tutorials
Legos
Washy Tape Crafts
Zoob.bot Robot
Rube Goldberg Challenge
Example Rube Goldberg Machine - by a 7 year old
Rube Goldberg Machine - Main Page
Students will learn:
What is a MakerSpace?
How do you measure success in a MakerSpace?
Why is it important?
What does STEM stand for?
What does STEAM stand for?
What is a Makey Makey?
What does a Makey Makey do?
What does "conduct" mean?
What elements conduct?
What is solar power?
How do you make a duct tape wallet?
What is stop-motion animation?
What is an important thing to remember when creating animations?
What is a simple circuit?
What is a complete circuit
What is a short circuit?
What are SnapCircuits and how do you use them?
What is a gear?
What does a gear do?
Why is it important?
How do you measure success in a MakerSpace?
Why is it important?
What does STEM stand for?
What does STEAM stand for?
What is a Makey Makey?
What does a Makey Makey do?
What does "conduct" mean?
What elements conduct?
What is solar power?
How do you make a duct tape wallet?
What is stop-motion animation?
What is an important thing to remember when creating animations?
What is a simple circuit?
What is a complete circuit
What is a short circuit?
What are SnapCircuits and how do you use them?
What is a gear?
What does a gear do?
Why is it important?
Resources for Teachers
Physics for Kids - Conductors
Collection of resources to get you started
List of most of the items I have with pricing info
Create + Collaborate + Innovate Site
Station Information
Lego Task Cards - Small
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