4th grade Makerspace

What is a Makerspace?

Fourth graders have been exploring this concept with Mrs. Syndercombe and Mrs. Perry. This week, each class had an introduction to Makerspaces in the library media center. Students watched a video introducing the idea of a Makerspace.

The video suggested that students break up the word makerspace. In three parts:
Make means to create
Er means to ponder
Space is an area

Makerspaces are spaces that allow students to be critical thinkers and creators. They are for exploring, creating, building, and discovering new ideas. They are collaborative workspaces where students can explore high tech to “no” tech, learn from each other, and invent.

After discussion, students participated in an activity to create a pop up card using different materials. Take a look at some of their creations:

Fourth graders now have the opportunity to explore in the CES Makerspace. Students are invited to create, play, invent, and launch imaginations into overdrive! New activities and materials will be introduced into the Makerspace every two weeks. Students can explore art materials, Legos, animation, and much more. We are interested to see what our fourth graders will “make” this year!