Maker Space
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Makerspace Page!
What is Makerspace? It is a hands-on set of activities, using both materials and computers, which are designed to foster 21st century skills in our students. These skills include: communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. (Click here for a more in-depth program description.) In grades PreK through 5th, makerspace consists of both planned and spontaneous hands-on lessons spent developing 21st century skills. The middle school makerspace program is a 6th grade assigned elective five days per week during the spring semester in which these same skills are explored and developed.
On the sidebar of this page there are links to photos of makerspace activities for various grades. There are also some online activity links. As always, students should only use online links with parent/teacher permission and supervision.
Mrs. Irvin
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Photos of Makerspace activities listed by grade
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This is a simple coding game that requires quite a bit of critical thinking to complete the game.
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Coding game for almost any device or computer - the link here is the computer internet link - many students started this in class and continued it during the distance learning time this past school year. If anyone needs a code to connect for the first time or to re-connect for any reason, please email Mrs. Irvin for a code: mirvin@shcslions.org Enjoy!
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A coding game in which students type in code script using a chosen computer language (I suggest choosing "Python"). No account is needed - just click on "Play" on the very first screen.
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Fantastic Contraption - an online physics challenge! Move the pink wheel into the pink box - sound easy? Give it a try! This game uses Flash - email Mrs. Irvin if you have trouble enabling it: mirvin@shcslions.org - Good Luck! (Some possible solutions can be found using the "Solutions" link below the graphic.)
