What is Make NL?

What is Make NL?

Make NL is a fair of creativity in which we celebrate the joy and learning that comes with making things.  It was formerly known as "Maker Faire NL", but the name was changed since the "Maker Faire" (coming from the French verb "faire" - to make ) term is proprietary.  Make NL, like any Maker Faire, is a gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, scientists, authors and artists. All of these “makers” will display their creations on the Make NL website to show what they have made and to share what they have learned.  Think of a Science Fair concept on a more extreme scale where almost anything goes!

Make NL features innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering, art and craft.  Large scale Maker Faires are held annually around the world.  Check out Makerfaire.com for information. 

Why are we doing this?

We want to showcase how creative, innovative and uniquely intelligent our students are.  This venue gives everyone an opportunity to design and build something that interests them.  There are many curricular tie-ins, along with personal and social growth, but in a nutshell we want to share how amazing ALL of our students are. 

Who can participate?

All NLESD students grades K-9 can participate. Students may complete their Maker Faire projects at home, or at school. Teachers enter their students for a class prize, but if only one student from the class wants to participate, teachers are welcome to enter that one student's creation in the fair.  A single teacher can enter multiple separate classes in the fair. We hope that teachers will wish to include Make NL projects in their regular cross- curricular instruction.