How “DonorsChoose” Helps Fund School Makerspaces
Using DonorsChoose allows you to create a wish list of items needed for projects and is a great way to get bonus funding.
Education
Maker Education is such a valuable role. These stories will bring you the latest information and tales of maker educators who area spreading the maker mindset. Help others learn how to make things or how to think like a maker at makerspaces, schools, universities, and local communities. The importance of maker education can not be understated. We appreciate our educators.
Kaleidoscope Maker Camp: All STEM & Smiles
“Kids learn to work in teams, support one another, share ideas and develop a deep sense of mutual respect for one another in a way that just doesn’t happen in a typical classroom.”
This Week in Making: Loki Lego Launcher and Maker Faire Memories
This past week we were thrilled to see the amazing flight of Rebecca and Kimberly Yeung’s Loki Lego Launcher and we reminisced on MFBA16.
Denville New Jersey’s Maker Camp Is Rocking It
Christine Lupia-Fugere shares her inspiring Maker Camp experience! (Hint: it’s fantastic.)
From the US Industrial Revolution to a Mini Maker Faire
Rhode Island: home to a thriving community of Makers. This weekend they’ll gather at the Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire.
Coding an Interactive Map of Their Hometown Connects a Community
The people of Farmington, Connecticut, now have a beautiful, community-made interactive map to share the history of their town.
This Week in Making: Water Bikes, Paper Chess, and Flying Cars
This past week we contemplated riding our bikes on water, marveled at a paper quilled chess set, and got amped thinking about flying cars.
