Age of Learner: Ages 5-10 (elementary school)
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TODOS: Mathematics for ALL Podcast
This podcast records conversations with educators committed to equity and high quality mathematics education for all students—in particular, Latina/o students.
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The Tech Interactive: Activities
This library of design challenges and science experiments cover topics like physics, chemistry, engineering, the environment and more! They include parent tips and are also available in both English and Spanish.
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Whose Agency? Building Critical Consciousness through Maker-Centered Learning and Arts Integration
In this Ignite Talk, Kurt Kaaekuahiwi and his students explore how art and making can impact engagement within the course. Kurt asks, “How do we humanize using Arts and Making in ways that promoted critical consciousness?”
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Incorporating Maker-Centered Learning at Van Ness
In this video, you will learn how Maker-centered learning is integrated throughout students’ work at Van Ness Elementary School.
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Maker Project Rubric
This rubric is a simple way to assess the progress and growth of a student maker.
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Looking at Student Work: Suggested Practices
These suggested practices for looking at Maker-Centered Learning integrate a collaborative documentation practice.
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STEAM at Drew Charter
Learn about how Drew Charter School leverages mobile makerspaces to integrate STEAM into core classes and access supply lists to create your own STEAM cart!
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How to incubate creativity in schools through making and discovery
Get a glimpse of how one elementary and middle school integrates making into its culture and curriculum in this article giving voice to students and teachers.
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The Exploratorium’s Tinkering Studio Projects
This online database of project ideas and instructional guides from the Tinkering Studio, part of the interactive Exploratorium museum, can provide inspiration for developing your own activities in your kitchen, garage, classroom, and community.