High school makerspace ideas

Come learn how to create a STEM Makerspace in your classroom! I have some tips and ideas for how you can have a functional and organized room for your elementary students. You will also learn what kind of activities, challenges, and projects your students can make. These simple hacks will make life easy throughout the year.

In a previous post, Makerspaces in Your Library, CMLE talked about the potential power of these creative cultures, emerging in libraries across the country. This week, staff reports on a local library’s makerspace programs and events. Under the direction of the Library Media Specialist, Maria Burnham, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School (SRRHS) students are given an added opportunity to … Continue reading Local High School Library Launches Makerspace Programming →

Open exploration in makerspaces allows time for students to pursue projects and ideas that interest them. Here are some best practices to help.

Today let’s talk about how and why I started a low-tech makerspace at our high school library! When I started at this library 5 years ago it was completely different than it is now. Circulati…

In my post for Demco Ideas, I detail five different makerspace project ideas for ALA's Teen Tech Week. This year's theme is Be the Source of Change.

Makerspace Hot Glue Stations: Hot glue is a staple in any makerspace environment when challenging students to think creatively as they design prototype solutions to real-world problems....or just to support crafting things for fun! In my makerspace, our hot glue stations began t…

Kids activities and projects can be a fun way for kids to learn and create. Having the materials you need for a variety of projects is key to getting started. Make sure you have essential items on hand so you can focus on building and not preparing. If you are a parent looking to set up a corner in your home or a teacher looking to create a makerspace in your classroom or library, click through for some STEM makerspace ideas.

This page tells the story of the Stewart Makerspace Journey, how we got started in January 2014 and continued to build our makerspace program from there.

You understand that STEM activities are extremely popular for kids, but what about STEM projects for high school? If you have a high schooler, you're probably looking for STEM projects and challenges.

If you're interested in STEAM activities for kids but you have a high school student, these STEM games for high school students might be just what you're looking for.