Part of the hatch house has been converted to a space for hands-on projects for all grades. Many of these activities are designed around both the local area and aligned to NGSS Engineering Design standards. This space is used regularly by students across the Butte Falls School District but can also be reserved and used by outside groups. A major point of emphasis for all groups using the NRC's MakerSpace Lab is that of reusing and recycling materials.
Some previously completed projects are:
Energy Efficient Mouse House
Pollution Catcher (water, air, and land)
Seed Dispersal Device
Floating Parachutes
Mini Camp Sites for Squirrels
Egg Drop Off Enclosure
Some of the tools that students may borrow and/or use in the MakerSpace Lab include:
3D printers
Engraving machine
Hot glue guns
Basic hand tools (measuring tape, screwdriver, combination pliers, digital voltage tester, utility knife, claw hammer, insulation tape, and adjustable wrench)
Feel free to browse through photos below of various projects completed in the MakerSpace Lab.