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Learn about the origins of our Maker Fair, watch a video and read some articles, and register to come observe the Cozad Maker Fair.
About
About
Cozad High School’s “Maker Fair” came from the ideas of some of our teachers. We wanted to include community members in our instruction and give our students the opportunity to learn about topics that they typically cannot learn about at CHS. This program was created to rejuvenate our students during the long third (winter) quarter of school when we typically do not have many breaks. Last year’s students loved the program and gave rave reviews, as well as ideas for more courses they would love to see.
Over the course of two days, all staff and multiple community members teach 70+ different courses. The courses range in length from a half day, to full day, and even some two-day courses. Fun activities are also offered over the lunch periods.
Students are given the opportunity to select the classes that spark an interest. They are then placed in these classes based on availability. Students enjoy these two days away from their typical courses – our absence rate drops to maybe 1-2 students over these two days. They get to see their teachers in a new light and participate in a course that they are interested in, or that could lead them to a new career field. Some students learn new skills, some get to take their projects home, while other groups donate their projects to various charitable groups in our community.
Our staff looks forward to these two days as well. They have the opportunity to share something that they enjoy doing with the student body. It also gives them a chance to get to know students that are not in their regular classes.
We look forward to you joining us! This truly is a wonderful event that we believe your students would enjoy! Registration is below the video.
Published Articles
Published Articles
KNOP News 2 (North Platte) Video
www.knopnews2.com/content/news/Maker-Fair-2017-412628183.html
Nebraska Public School Advantage
www.nebraska-advantage.org/beyond-curriculum-cozads-maker-fair-bonds-students-staff-and-community
Feel the Love Friday
KNOP News 2 Video 2018
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