Anxiously looking forward to this week in the Makerspace as we have three different subjects taking advantage of the learning opportunities available. It starts on Wednesday with 6th Grade Social Studies coming in to work on Early Civilization projects using a mixture of no to high tech to demonstrate learning. From topographical maps made from clay to sharing information using the dry erase table tops and Aurasma, it will be busy and exciting. Click HERE for a look at their projects plans. Too, on Wednesday, 8th grade Science will begin working on Renewable Energy projects. 1/2 half at a time. I've got to separate "stuff" for them to use in their rooms since 6th grade will have Makerspace space.Science will be using cardboard & junk working in teams to build a demonstration of renewable energy. Finally 7th grade will be coming in on Friday - just one period, to create Bio Bottle Dolls. Mr. Walsh has one class that will do them onsite rather than outside of class. Looking forward to seeing them in action. Sage, (UNCG) has brought lots of plastic bottles of all sizes, (good thing because 6th will be making a mini fashion show with bottle dolls of the Incan/Mayan/Aztec societies!). We're having to juggle who's in the Makerspace when and who's helping/lending a hand. I've got classes on Tuesday & Thursday, so part will go into the Media Center with Ms. Webb on Thursday to help Mrs. Menten with supervision and guidance. It's going to be VERY busy!! - And, here's hoping on Friday when our District Superintendent of schools, Dr. Emory comes to visit KMS, we will be in full maker mode!
On a side note, we are at the same time still running the 3D printer and loaning out iPads for classwork. Whew! "They've" said we're the "flagship" of the Maker movement for the district. While that's great, I wish there were more support from the District. Not just "attaboys" which come from UNCG folk, but genuine interest. There's talk that they want to put a grant together, but from the lack of buy-in from District, I can't see why or how or who will be involved.... Thanks for letting me express my misgivings here.
On a side note, we are at the same time still running the 3D printer and loaning out iPads for classwork. Whew! "They've" said we're the "flagship" of the Maker movement for the district. While that's great, I wish there were more support from the District. Not just "attaboys" which come from UNCG folk, but genuine interest. There's talk that they want to put a grant together, but from the lack of buy-in from District, I can't see why or how or who will be involved.... Thanks for letting me express my misgivings here.