These fun and flexible areas can help students develop creative and analytical thinking skills.
What is the difference between a makerspace and a meaningful makerspace? A makerspace is a place in a classroom, school, or library where students are encouraged to create, tinker, and explore. Nevertheless, a meaningful makerspace goes beyond giving students Legos and telling them to build. Rath
Looking for a new STEM / Makerspace Design Challenge for your students? This resource includes 24 Design Challenges using recycled cardboard boxes and paper materials! Your students will love working on their engineering, creativity & problem solving skills as they work on their designs! What's ...
As makerspaces become part of a larger ecosystem of studios, creation labs, coworking spaces, and event spaces, the acts of creating and showcasing are being given larger footprints within public and academic libraries.
In this blog post from Modern Teaching Aids, we introduce the concept of Makerspace, outline the benefits and suggest ideas to set up a Makerspace in your school.
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The makerspace is an incubator for problem solving, creativity and collaboration. This variety of activities calls for versatility from your furnishings.
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Do you use the design process with your students? We use it in our makerspace and for science and social studies projects. Come learn how!
There's a lot more to it than cardboard and duct tape.
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By: Todd Burleson. An elementary school librarian shares tips that helped him transform a traditional library into an ‘IDEA Lab’ in only four months.
The IDEAlab and Makerspace is my school's space for creative exploration. But not too long ago, it was an office and storage room.
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A STEM lab is an ideal place to introduce kids to STEM with a hands-on approach. Here's how you can set up the perfect STEM makerspace for encouraging students to learn by doing.
Educators are bringing more hands-on experiences to their students. Create one of these enriching learning areas by building a makerspace.
Maker Works is a 14,000 sq. ft. member-based workshop for small businesses, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, skilled workers, artists, makers, and hobbyists. We provide Access to thousands of dollars worth of tools Space for projects big and small Formal instruction and support for … Continue reading →
The engineering design process is a series of steps used by engineers and designers to come up with products.
Learn how to create a plan for using your classroom makerspace, by using 3 types of makerspace challenges across the kindergarten year.
One of the biggest concerns I get from teachers and media specialists is the lack of space (and time) for a full-blown Makerspace. I completely get it, y’all! I’d be lying if I didn’t say it takes a lot of time, space, patience, and commitment to ensure that our Makerspace runs properly, which is why...
The Robotics Table by MiEN is a durable work surface with a raised perimeter to keep all learning materials on the table. With a sturdy and easy-to-clean work surface, this robotics table is great for busy STEM labs and classrooms.
Identify ways to organize a makerspace so that it meets the needs of your classroom. When designing a makerspace for your students, keep in mind the following things.
After receiving criticism that my space was not a "real makerspace", I decided to draft my own definition & take a look at how research defines makerspaces.
Makerspace Name Ideas You have the space, you have the gear, now for the name! There are a lot of great name ideas out there, so I have compiled a list of some you may like, as well as a makerspace name generator of sorts! Unique Makerspace Names These names may combine words, utilize a play on words, or just sound fun: Collaboratory Imaginarium Mindcave Da Vinci's Workshop Simple Makerspace Names Or why not try something simple? Eureka! The Brainstorm STEM Lab Makerplace Fablab I also created this simple chart for coming up with a makerspace name. Just pick one word from each column and you're done! It couldn't be easier. Makerspace Names That Suit YOUR Makerspace Still not sure? Here are some tips for coming up with a unique name: Think about what your makerspace's focus is. Is it on building? Arts? Robotics? Environmentally friendly design? Try using a word that supports your makerspace's mission and feel. Get input from your students. How do they feel in the makerspace? What are their favorite tools and projects? Describe your space. Is it on an upper floor? A basement? In a nook? In a library? What's the history of the space? Try incorporating an aspect of the physical space into your name and it's sure to fit. What do you call your makerspace or STEM lab? Comment below or head to the STEM educator support group on Facebook to share your name with us! Looking for more ideas while setting up your makerspace? You may find the following articles useful: Setting up Your Makerspace Setting up an Elementary STEM Lab by Sarah Lalonde So You Want to Start A Makerspace? by Teach Outside the Box Pin these ideas for later:
Welcome to the 2017 Library Design Showcase, American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries. These are shining examples of innovative architectural feats that address user needs in unique, interesting, and effective ways. Renovations and expansions dominated this year, showing that libraries are holding on to and breathing new life into spaces already cherished … Continue reading 2017 Library Design Showcase →
The second campus for Blue School, founded by New York's Blue Man Group, opened last month for its inaugural semester, welcoming 100 students and 70 faculty members into a new, multi-level facility designed by Rockwell Group.
Educators are bringing more hands-on experiences to their students. Create one of these enriching learning areas by building a makerspace.
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I receive a few questions a week asking what I use in my makerspace and how to begin one. This blog post will provide you with tips on creating a makerspace no matter what your budget is. According to Makerspaces.Com, “A makerspace is a collaborative work space inside a school, library or separate facility for ... Read more
Figuring out how to keep your makerspace organized can be a daunting task. Here's what I've learned about creating makerspace organization that works.
El objetivo de este proyecto de Studio Perspektiv es traer la máxima transparencia visual y el diseño de equipos con énfasis en la ergonomía diversa de niños", añaden los arquitectos Antal y Stara.
Identify tools & materials that can be used within a makerspace. Most of what is in my makerspace has been donated and collected by my students and their families, except for makerspace technology!
Do you use the design process with your students? We use it in our makerspace and for science and social studies projects. Come learn how!
The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . How to Set up Your STEM Classroom At Carly & Adam, we are always being asked about STEM classroom setup ideas. Questions are often posted to our Facebook community regarding the best furniture or storage units. We love seein
Makerspace Posters and Signs to make your Makerspace are pop! Bright graphics are lots of fun. Product includes a rules poster, a Makerspace quote, and a blank poster that can be customized. Posters are 8.5 x 11 but can be blown up on a poster maker to full size. Jumbo letters and other graphics rou...
Ready to create a school makerspace? Use this manual to decide what items you need, what you don’t, and how to get your space up and running.
In this post, I explain why Perler Beads are an awesome addition to any makerspace, and offer some advice on incorporating them into your space.
Interested in setting up a makerspace?! Congratulations on taking the first step by doing some research. If a makerspace is properly set up and introduced, it can be a great tool for igniting student imagination and curiosity as well as building classroom community. The following are fou
