The G1 Makerspace is a shared open concept space where students can collaborate on ideas and use the materials for making, creating, and building. The space is organized into various making strands such as: artists, builders, cardboard makers, designers, fillmmakers, and gamers.
There are basic supplies available already in the room and then students are bringing recycled materials from home.
The first lesson to introduce the space had students walking around and wondering "What could I do in this space?" Then, we establish the agreements to how the space should be used since it is shared by so many people.
- Work with Purpose
- Clean Up after Yourself
- Always Show Respect
After that, students begin to imagine what they would like to create on their next visit to the makerspace. Students' ideas range from cardboard rocketships to programming robots to making a film about gymnastics to designing beaded bracelets.
Their excitement is contagious and I can't wait to see all of the wonderful creations that come out of this space!
