115. How to Design a Makerspace

115. How to Design a Makerspace

8/4/2023

Show Summary:

In this episode, Claire and Natasha discuss what things they would include in a devoted STEM classroom or Makerspace. They share some must-have products and design elements as well as some things you could skip. Tune in to hear an answer to one of our most frequently asked questions and take-away some ideas you may use for your STEM room.

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Links from the Show:

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Vivify STEM Lessons

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Other STEM Resources

• We Are Teachers: What is a Makerspace?

• Claire’s Makerspace and STEM Materials original preview

• Mentioned STEM Must-Haves (Amazon Affiliate links)

  • CANARY Cutters

  • ZOOB BuilderZ

  • LEGO DUPLO

  • LEGO Compatible Magnetic Brick Tiles

• Sphero EDU

• Vivify Recommended Resources

• The STEM Space Membership (Yearly access to ALL Vivify Lessons!)

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