Welcome To Makerspaces on a Classroom Budget!!! Andrew Gonzalez Allen Elementary Teacher – Librarian Email: agonzalez1@usd259.net Phone: 316-973-1757 Twitter: @MrGLibraryMan Website: https://www.usd259.org/domain/2448

Classroom Makerspaces Makerspaces on a Classroom Budget is a session where teachers can learn to integrate S.T.E.M. into the classroom. With a focus on Engineering, Makerspaces are a great way to build 21st Century learning skills where students can learn to explore their curiosity, become critical thinkers, and work as collaborative problem solvers. This session will give elementary educators ideas to create a classroom makerspace without spending too much money. Not only will teachers get ideas that they can apply to their classroom instruction, but they will get a chance to create and interact with affordable Makerspace projects. These ideas will help kids: Spark creativity and imagination Stimulate their minds Combat screen time Discourage laziness Promote problem solving Keep their minds active for hours

CHAMPS for our Presentation Conversation Please keep side conversations to a whisper. If you have to take a call, step out into the hallway. Help Questions are strongly encourage. Feel free anytime to stop and ask a question or give a comment. Just give me a signal. Activity We will learn how to engage our students with fun and inexpensive ideas to help them show their inventiveness. Movement Please feel free to move around and interact. If you need to use the restroom, they are right across the hall. Participation We will have a presentation and then time to create at your tables. Success You will leave here with a few ideas of how to stimulate your students with classroom makerspaces.

Video – Click on Picture What is S.T.E.M.?

Importance of S.T.E.M. in Education The S.T.E.M. initiative realigns traditional math and science education making career readiness a priority for all learners. It encourages a 21st century learning environment where students not only have the curiosity to wonder why, but the motivation to discover how. It allows our children to develop a solid foundation in the increasingly complex subject areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. http://www.esc1.net/cms/lib/TX21000366/Centricity/Domain/63/2013%20Fall%20Media%20Conference/2013_Program_Fall_Media_Conference.pdf

Today’s S.T.E.M. focus will be learning about how to be Engineers. Engineering is the science or profession of developing and using nature's power and resources in ways that are useful to people.

Who are engineers? Engineers are people who solve problems and focus on making things work more efficiently and effectively. Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems.

Engineering Design https://engineeredtoday.wordpress.com/2015/09/11/the-engineering-design-process-not-only-applies-to-engineering/

Types of Makerspaces http://makeict.org/ https://twitter.com/USD259bentonlib http://www.gocreate.com/ http://exploration.org/exhibits/creatorspace/ Types of Makerspaces

remakelearning.org happilyevermom.com mynearestanddearest.com www.africanamericanhomeschoolmoms.com Makerspace Video – Click on Title Maker Space (Maker Station, Tinker Stations ,Hacker Stations) are creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. At school, the goal of a makerspace is to let our children to learn through experimentation. http://oedb.org/ilibrarian/a-librarians-guide-to-makerspaces/ tinkerlab.com

Makerspace Research Plan and Save Money Recycled Goods Donations (Giving Tree) Dollar Tree Garage Sales Grants Go Fund Me Latchkey PTO Administration Adopt a School: Rusty Eck Ford

Possible Materials for Maker Station hammers nails hot glue gun glue sticks magnets pliers cereal boxes tweezers lids wire trays bottle caps soda can tabs wire cutters masking tape buttons painters tape cans paper clips foil flashlights Pipe cleaners Containers (oatmeal or coffee) shoeboxes dowels plastic bread tabs wheels yarn string cotton balls popsicle sticks scissors fabric cardboard nuts bolts screws clothespins twist ties screwdrivers egg cartons straws

Organizing a Makerspace Organizing Organization of materials and resources is going to be an essential part of the classroom makerspace. Physical resources require a physical space that is big enough to allow students to work independently or collaboratively. https://jessicagrayschipp.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/color-coded-clean-up-organizing-your-makerspace/

Makerspace Resourced-Based Interactions Ways to Learn 1. Work Alone Let Creativity Take Over Set Challenges Give Inspiration 2. Work Together Collaborate Focus on Vocabulary Scaffold instruction Ask Questions Link to Learning Emphasis Academic Vocabulary Common Core State Standards

Engineering Ideas for Kids using Makerspaces Make a Catapult Supplies needed 7 craft sticks 4 rubber bands a milk cap cotton balls {or other objects to launch} Directions Stack 5 craft sticks together, and rubber band the ends. Stack 2 craft sticks together, and wrap a rubber band around the very end. Separate the 2 craft sticks. Place the stack of 5 craft sticks between the 2 craft sticks. Wrap a rubber band around all of the craft sticks to hold the catapult together. Glue a milk cap {or something similar} on to serve as a launching platform. Push down on the top craft stick and release to launch an object from the milk cap. Link To Learning – Forces, Motion, Measurement Launch an object from the catapult multiple times and measure how far it travels each time. Launch different objects from the catapult and measure how far each object travels. Compare catapults. Build more than one catapult {the same or different design}. Launch the same object from each catapult and measure how far it travels.

Engineering Ideas for Kids using Makerspaces Floating Boat Supplies needed Rubber bands Straw Popsicle sticks Clay Foil Sponge Scissors Glue Marbles (Optional) Link To Learning – Properties of Matter – Buoyancy Which materials did you use? What materials were the most effective? See how many marbles your boat can hold http://jmsalsich.edublogs.org/

Engineering Ideas for Kids using Makerspaces Straw Structures Supplies needed Straws (Bendable) Tape Scissors Link To Learning – Geometry, Engineering Design What shapes can you make? What do you have to do to the straws to get them to fit into one another? Can you make a standing structure? http://babbledabbledo.com/

Engineering Ideas for Kids using Makerspaces Marshmallow Structures Supplies needed Marshmallows toothpicks Link To Learning – Engineering Design, Geometry Make a bridge Make a two or three story structure Make 2D and 3D Shapes Create a structure that can hold an object (example- empty pop can) artfulparent.com

Engineering Ideas for Kids using Makerspaces String Telephone Supplies needed String Plastic Cups Scissors Paper Clips Link To Learning – Sound Waves Try to hear someone from another room Use different item other than plastic cup Try different string sizes and lengths Make different vibrations www.wikihow.com

Engineering Ideas for Kids using Makerspaces Air Cannon Supplies needed Large Paper Cup (any container) Newspaper Bag (produce bag) Duct Tape Pom-Pom Scissor Link To Learning – Forces and Motion Change the air pressure Measure how far the pom-pom travels Use a different size of bag and cup Make a foot launcher http://pbskids.org

Engineering Ideas for Kids using Makerspaces Tissue Box Guitar Supplies needed Tissue Box Paper Towel Roll Rubber Bands Glue Scissors Pencil Link To Learning – Sound Waves, Engineering Design Use different rubber band lengths to get different sounds Learn a song to play Make a cool guitar design Make different size of guitars www.wikihow.com

Engineering Ideas for Kids using Makerspaces Balloon Rockets Supplies needed Balloon (long works better) String Plastic Straw Tape Link To Learning – Forces and Motion Changes the length of the balloon Change the size of the straw Change the angle of the string www.broogly.com

Engineering Ideas for Kids using Makerspaces Wind Vanes Supplies needed Plastic Cup Sharpened Pencil Straight Straw Straight Pen Scissors Card Stock Paper Paper Plate Clay or Putty Marker Compass Link To Learning – Wind, Engineering Design Look For Patterns Make Predictions Collect Data Each Day www.education.com

Engineering Ideas for Kids using Makerspaces Marble/Plate Maze Supplies needed Marble Legos or Tape/Paper, Wax Wire Lego Mat/Paper Plate Link To Learning – Engineering Design Make multiple designs Use a timer and time how long it takes to complete it Make a game at out it – make a point system and challenge peers. http://www.gespotvoorjou.nl/doolhoflego/ http://buggyandbuddy.com/paper-plate-marble-maze/

Makerspace Maintenance Teachers will want to teach how to use the Makerspaces by modeling the procedures of how to interact with the maker materials. They will show and direct how to use the materials, what to do with finished products, and how to clean up the Makerspace after it has been used. Teachers should also let the students know that accidents may happen; but they can be avoided with great preparation, procedure practice, and organization. Proper storage will allow the maker material to be reused and to last longer. Teachers can have weekly or monthly trained classroom helpers whose job it is to act as a teacher assistant when students are at the Makerspaces. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/starting-school-makerspace-from-scratch-colleen-graves

Engineer Challenges These ideas will help us: Today, we are going to work in partners to solve some engineering challenges! These ideas will help us: Spark creativity and imagination Stimulate our minds Collaborate with others Promote problem solving

Engineering Challenges Directions Steps To Follow Collaboratively work in pairs to solve the task card. First, identify the problem. Next, discuss how to solve the problem. Thirdly, make a plan to share the workload. Then solve the problem. At the end (when you are done), reflect on how you could solve it differently next time. Partner voice only (Level1) Stay in your assigned seat. Locate materials and establish work space. Use task cards to build & create. Tasks must be shared equally (Everyone gets a turn). Raise your hand if you need help. Pick up materials and neatly organize the items quickly and quietly.

Lego Challenge Directions Partner voice only (Level1) Stay in your assigned seat. Locate materials and establish work space. Use task cards to build and create with Legos. Tasks must be shared equally (Everyone gets a turn). Raise your hand if you need help. Pick up materials and neatly organize the items quickly and quietly.

Play Doh Challenge Directions Partner voice only (Level1) Stay in your assigned seat. Locate materials and establish work space. Using the suggested famous landmarks, build structures using Play Doh. Tasks must be shared equally (Everyone gets a turn). Raise your hand if you need help. Pick up materials and neatly organize the items quickly and quietly.

Engineering Challenges Steps To Follow Collaboratively work in pairs to solve the task card. First, identify the problem. Next, discuss how to solve the problem. Thirdly, make a plan to share the workload. Then solve the problem. At the end (when you are done), reflect on how you could solve it differently next time.

Reflection Provided are some handouts that review the content from today. Review of STEM Makerspace- materials list Engineering Ideas from Today STEM Websites – with Engineering Ideas http://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com All of the information can be found on my Allen Website under the Library Tab – Library Leadership. You can download and print the PowerPoint and Handouts today. The STEM ideas sheet will have direct links to the websites to save time 