All Makerspace resources

Journal Article

Making in the Middle: Robots and Sequences

This column explores maker spaces, engineering, and more. This article presents a lesson that allows students to engage with robotics as they work thr...

Middle School General Science STEM Technology Makerspace

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School Maker Faires

This event blends Next Generation Science goals with the concepts of the Maker Movement....

Elementary STEM Lesson Plans Makerspace Preservice Science Education

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Editor’s Note: Making Sense of Makerspaces

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

STEM Disciplinary Core Ideas Makerspace

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Guest Editorial: Elementary Engineering: What Is the Focus?

An opinion piece about elementary engineering....

Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Engineering General Science STEM Curriculum Lesson Plans Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Makerspace

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The Early Years: Open-Ended Maker Projects

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue describes how children use available materials ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Environmental Science Engineering Life Science STEM Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices Makerspace

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Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering “Maker” Ideas About Sound

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This issue discusses the Making Sound probe....

Elementary Physical Science Physics Assessment Makerspace

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Methods and Strategies: Equity and the Maker Movement

Integrating children’s communities and social networks into making...

Elementary Informal Education Engineering Pedagogy Equity Makerspace