Explore Spaces
These are open-ended spaces that encourage students to explore what interests them or what the space provides
Microscopes
Vendor:
We got old slides and microscopes from the science department. Found objects we gathered from here and there.
go pro camera
Not a must-have, but can be a great tool to have in makerspaces.
Vendor: Target, Best Buy, Amazon
Google Cardboard VR
Google Expeditions/ Google for Education
Vendor: Amazon.com, Mackin
hue animation studio
For stop-motion animation projects of all kinds. Will need a computer with the included software on it.
Vendor: Mackin, Follett, Maker Maven
Pyramid Holograms
These are clear pyramid shapes that will project a hologram when placed over a pyramid hologram video sequence. These are easy to find online (just google "Pyramid Hologram"), or have your learners create one!
Supplies: Old Transparencies, tape, scissors, cardboard patterns. Old laptop to run the example hologram. Hologram videos are free on YouTube.
Peg Board and Golf Tees
This project is DIY. If it is available commercially, I have not yet seen it.
Home Depot- peg board, cork, masonite backer
Golf Tees from Amazon
** This can also be done on an old chalk board or bulletin board that is no longer needed, and then fixed to the wall, unlike mine which is movable.
Smart phone projector
Simple project that many students will be interested in!