Simple Machines Camp: From Math to Science!
As a librarian, I often find some people do not think that the library could be the place to explore physics concepts - but it is! Topics like engineering, [...]
Introducing Circuits in Your Makerspace
I am not going to lie, when I was first told about circuits in makerspaces, my first thought was “Electricity? And middle school students? I don’t think so!” It [...]
Using Building Bricks in Your Makerspace
Growing up I never imagined building bricks, like LEGOs or BrickLab Brick packs, would be a serious part of curriculum; I just liked to build and create with them. [...]
Adding Strawbees to Your Makerspace
Makerspaces are an easy and efficient way to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) into your library or classroom, and Strawbees are a great way to improve [...]
5 Tips for Writing Grants to Fund Your STEM Makerspace
Grant writing can be a very daunting and intimidating process, especially if you have never written a grant before. It’s also necessary if you teach in a low-income school, [...]