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Makerspace

Makerspace purpose

The Peak MakerSpace can be incorporated into a library lesson with specific challenges based on grade level ability; as well as being available for individual guided activities.
Virtual Makerspace

HOW DO MAKERSPACES FIT INTO THE LIBRARY?

MISD libraries seek to empower all for a lifetime of learning by providing and promoting resources and tools in a variety of formats. In addition to traditional reading materials, when libraries offer tools and resources they allow patrons to further their research and learning through experimentation and creation. Did you know that Ben Franklin, the founder of the public library, used library spaces for many of his early experiments?

BUILDING & ENGINEERING

Building for the purpose of developing creativity or for the purpose of problem-solving
  • Keva Planks
  • Dominoes
  • Marble Run
  • Bristle Blocks
  • Trio Blocks

Circuits

Learning, manipulating and creating electrical circuitry in challenge-based activities

  • Snap Circuits
  • Make-Makey
  • Squishy Circuits
  • Little Bits

CODING 

Learning, manipulating, and creating computer coding through challenge-based activities

 

 
ROBOTIC ENGINEERING

Creating, building, or programming robots
  • Ozobots
  • Dot and Dash


TEXTILE MANUFACTURING

Creating works with string, yarn, or fabrics

  • Weaving Loom

PROTOTYPING

Creating original works or designs with various materials

  • Origami

 

WRITING

Creating original written works

  • Spine Poetry
  • Magnetic Poetry
  • Collaborative Writing

Teachers:  To schedule a time for makerspace other than in your weekly library time, please email me to schedule a session!