Math Resources
Maker Resources
Here is a selection of some of the materials we have used for planning and insight for Making.
Engineer Through the Year - 20 Turnkey STEM Projects by Sandi Reyes, Published by Crystal Springs Books, 2012
This book is an excellent resource for ideas to launch into projects where students can create and build. We used this resource as an inspiration for designing our Pumpkin Protector activity. Amazon
Popular Mechanics: How to Build a Go-Kart in One Day
While the title may be misleading (it's definitely taken more than one day), this has been the inspiration for the go-kart project. The plans have served as a springboard to begin the go-kart build. weblink
http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/marble-machines
If you have not visited this next site, we strongly recommend that you take a look. The Exploratorium is an exceptional place to visit and their website is a great place to get ideas for your Maker class. We used this link as an idea generator for our marble run.
From STEM to STEAM: Using Brain-Compatible Strategies to Integrate the Arts by David Sousa and Thomas Pilecki, published by Corwin, 2013
Before we even got started this school year we read this book. It is good resource to helping the reader understand why having a Maker class is an essential part of teaching.
Team Challenges by Kris Bordessa, published by Zephyr Press, 2006
This book contains over 170 group activities which promote student engagement and problem solving. Through simple activities students can experience going through the engineering process.
How to Build a Hovercraft by Stephen Voltz and Fritz Grobe
This book is filled with over 25 DIY science activities.
Instructables.com This website is filled with all types of fun DIY activities.
Engineer Through the Year - 20 Turnkey STEM Projects by Sandi Reyes, Published by Crystal Springs Books, 2012
This book is an excellent resource for ideas to launch into projects where students can create and build. We used this resource as an inspiration for designing our Pumpkin Protector activity. Amazon
Popular Mechanics: How to Build a Go-Kart in One Day
While the title may be misleading (it's definitely taken more than one day), this has been the inspiration for the go-kart project. The plans have served as a springboard to begin the go-kart build. weblink
http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/marble-machines
If you have not visited this next site, we strongly recommend that you take a look. The Exploratorium is an exceptional place to visit and their website is a great place to get ideas for your Maker class. We used this link as an idea generator for our marble run.
From STEM to STEAM: Using Brain-Compatible Strategies to Integrate the Arts by David Sousa and Thomas Pilecki, published by Corwin, 2013
Before we even got started this school year we read this book. It is good resource to helping the reader understand why having a Maker class is an essential part of teaching.
Team Challenges by Kris Bordessa, published by Zephyr Press, 2006
This book contains over 170 group activities which promote student engagement and problem solving. Through simple activities students can experience going through the engineering process.
How to Build a Hovercraft by Stephen Voltz and Fritz Grobe
This book is filled with over 25 DIY science activities.
Instructables.com This website is filled with all types of fun DIY activities.