Mrs. Smith's Toolkit

Virtual Makerspace:

Grades 9-12

What is a Makerspace?

A makerspace is generally a place that is shared by many people in a common location where people (especially students) have an opportunity to engage in unstructured play. Often, there is a promotion of technology, computers, or maybe engineering, but makerspaces can also include very creative and artistic pursuits. Makerspaces are wonderful because they are only limited by one's imagination - the goal is to promote students' curiosity, asking of questions, and engage in creative pursuits!

Digital Books & Reading

Classicly

Almost 1,800 free classic novels in the Young Adult Collection - just download PDF.

The Palace Project

Download The Palace Project app to your device to gain access to free books.

Libby

Using your library card, read digital books and listen to audiobooks online.

Hoopla

Borrow borrow movies, videos, music, and audiobooks using your library card.

Freading

Access thousands of ebooks online using your New Haven library card.

Library Skills

Alphabetical Order

Practice putting letters in alphabetical order!

Alphabetical Order

Practice putting words in alphabetical order!

Shelving Library Books

Practice putting library books on a virtual shelf!

Library Shelf Order Game

Practice putting library books on a virtual shelf!

Keyboarding, Coding & STEM

Code.org

Learn computer science and coding at your own pace.

CS First Google

Create your own Google logo!

Tinkercad

Tinkercad is a free web application for 3D design, electronics, and coding.

Hour of Code

Learn to code by following tutorials online.

Typing.com

Learn to type with advanced typing lessons online.

Minecraft Coding

Play Minecraft through tutorials that teach you how to code!

Vidcode

Create your own Pokemon game by coding it yourself!

Smithsonian's Animal Webcams

See animals 24/7 from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Rubik's Cube Solve Guide

Need help solving your Rubik's cube? Check out this guide.

Artistic Resources

Autodraw

Drawing skills meets AI technology - draw fast!

Art For Kids Hub

Watch tutorials that teach you how to draw.

Pixilart

Free online pixel art drawing tool.

Color a Mandala

Color in an online mandala.

Music Resources

Drumbit

Online drum machine and drum sequencer.

One Motion Drum Machine

Play beats on the drums online!

Virtual Drumming

Play drums on a virtual drum kit.

Tony-b Machine

Create jams and beats with this free music mixer.

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