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Professional Development
Principals, teachers, and staff will come together and experience a Makerspace through a cross-curricular makers lesson. Create teams to research lessons, gather/locate resources--GoFundMe, and supply team. Connect teams with Instagram, Pinterest, and other STEAM makerspace sources. -
Grants, Donors Choose, GoFundMe, & Budget
Teams will begin gathering funds and supplies for future lessons. Discuss a class location and possible budget with principal. -
Planning Meeting
Stakeholders meet to evaluate resources, lessons, and further needs. Create a needs list and plan fundraising event. Lessons will be reviewed and a the possibility of a future design challenge discussed. -
Check in Meeting
Meet with teams to ensure event plans are ready to move forward and help is organized. -
Donation Event
Hold a carnival type donation event where parents and students can donate items from a previously created list, play games, and purchase food to help support the Makerspace. -
Purchasing & Prepare Location
Purchasing plan for necessary items--3D printer if possible--and preparation of makerspace room. Paint, classroom layout, building of desks and shelfing, etc... -
Purchasing
Finalize purchasing and place orders. Plan for August teacher training. -
Teacher Training
Teachers will be trained for usage and safety. -
First Day of School
School begins. Teachers tour students through the new space. -
Makerspace Classroom Open
Teachers and students may beginning using the Makerspace -
Reflection Meeting
Stakeholders will meet to reflect on the successes and challenges and discuss needed adjustments. Teachers can complete a SWOT
