Maker Space
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Makerspace Page!
What is Makerspace? It is a hands-on set of activities, using both materials and technology devices, 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
Brain Break for All Grades:
Fantastic Contraption
Ready for a Brain Break? Try this fun and challenging online physics game! The link is on the right hand side of this page, and some of Mrs. Irvin's solutions can be viewed using the link below. (Try it yourself first!)
Fantastic Contraption Design Solutions
By 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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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.)
