Makerspace
Starting a Makerspace
A conversation starter video filmed at Buckhorn Creek Elementary School in North Carolina.
This video highlights the beginning sandbox stages of a makerspace in a school and includes the whys and benefits behind including this kind of learning environment in schools.
Why Makerspaces?
WCPSS 's strategic plan directly aligns with makerspace and 4C learning environments and opportunities. See the connections in this short presentation which includes students aligning their work with the NCSCOS learning goals.
Sample Consumable Supply List
Provided here is a sample list of suggested consumable supplies to outfit your maker space. Consumables can live in a designated room or can be arranged on a portable cart (rolling tool boxes make great mobile maker spaces). It is not suggested to acquire every item on this list, but rather, determine
What CAN you acquire
What can you store?
What will you most likely use?
Create a system ahead of time to receive, sort, store, label and restock donations.
Maker Book Titles
There are several books available to check out through destiny. Steps to finding titles and their availability are listed below.
destiny.wcpss.net
District Office (lower right)
Library Media Services Link
Catalog (upper left in blue bar)
Search MAKER and all 56 books will populate.
email tchurchill@wcpss for checkout and courier delivery