Kelly STEAM Makerspace

Introduction

We are going to create a Makerspace for the Kelly STEAM Middle School Library!

You have a $2,000 budget to spend. What do we need and want to create the best Makerspace at Kelly?

 

*Image obtained from Demco.com*

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Task

You and a partner will define "Kelly Makerspace" in your own words.

Then explore the provided websites and choose the  materials, products, and activities you want to include in our Kelly Makerspace.

In the end, you will put your findings on a Google Slide and present it to the class.

Process

Please answer these questions 

1. What do you want the Kelly Makerspace to be? (Your own definition of a Makerspace)

2. List of (items) furniture and activities we need for the Makerspace?

3. Why do you want these items?

4. How will these items be used in the Makerspace?

5. How much do these things cost?

6. Which website or catalog did these items come from? (see websites below)

 

Demco                                                                            Hand2Mind                                                  School Specialty 

STEM Supplies                                                              Fat Brain Toys                                             Teacher Source 

Follett Makerspace                                                       Makerspace.com                                         Discount School Supply 

Evaluation

You and your partner will be graded on the following:

  • Effort and Work Ethic (On task, working diligently, respecting our ideas) (30pts)

  • A statement about what you want the Kelly Makerspace to be: Your definition of Makerspace (20pts)

  • Spending of money on legit Makerspace materials (20pts)

  • Persuasive reasoning for materials chosen (10pts)

  • Presentation of ideas on a Google Slide (20pts)                                                                      Total:          /100pts