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The “Making” of a Makerspace
Burgettstown Area Elementary Center
2015-2016
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Kickstart Making in Schools We were fortunate to be selected as one of ten schools in the region to form a partnership with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Through many generous donations during our 30-day Kickstarter fundraising campaign, we successfully raised $7,500 to transform a traditional classroom into a Makerspace. The museum staff provided guidance and expertise throughout the project, as well as professional learning opportunities for our teaching staff .
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A Makerspace is a place where students can gather to
create, invent, and learn using various high-tech and low-tech materials. In this space, content areas merge
and critical thinking flourishes.
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Previously, this space served as a
traditional Science lab.
BEFORE…
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CLEANING, ORGANIZING, FUNDRAISING, & DESIGNING
DURING...
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Many thanks to our maintenance and custodial departments for making our vision
become a reality!
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AFTER...
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Collaboration
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Flexible Seating
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LEGO Side Tables
Mobile LEGO Carts
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Low-tech Making Materials
Many household/everyday items, as well as craft materials, can be
used in design challenges or making experiences.
Rotating Storage Bins
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Accessible Materials Literature ConnectionsVariety of MediaProject Displays
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High-tech Making Materials
Exploring Conductivity
Squishy Circuits
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High-tech Making Materials
Exploring Circuitry
Makey Makey LittleBits
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Exploring Robotics with Cubelets
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A Shift in Instructional Practices
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ask your child about their experiences in the makerspace. We will host a showcase in the spring so families can tour the space and preview student projects.
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Stay tuned….We’re “making” it happen!