What is the Maker Movement you ask? It is a revolution of technology, creation and sharing. It is a perfect mix of education, curiosity, innovation and the satisfaction of being able to make something with your own mind and hands! What an exciting opportunity for students and a step away from prefab toys and large scale commercially produced goods. "Making" can be a mix of technology or old fashioned materials and provides iterative learning. Some ideas for making: stop motion animation videos, crafts and textiles, a new toy from recycled materials, 3-D printing, cardboard print crafts, jewelry making and so much more.
Three Dr. A.R. Lord Families will
win family passes to the upcoming Vancouver Mini Maker Faire that is being held at the PNE Forum on June 6 and 7.
http://makerfaire.ca Tickets are courtesy of the Vancouver Maker Foundation and the Parent Advisory Council. All students will be placed in a free random draw and winners will be announced over the next 2 weeks! The Maker Fair will have a lego lounge, maker creations and our very own
Templeton Secondary STEM Program will be showcasing their work. They'll also have presentations and workshops including one on Maker after-school programs and curriculum proposals, and who can resist a Minecraft in education!
What is the Maker Movement you ask? It is a revolution of technology, creation and sharing. It is a perfect mix of education, curiosity, innovation and the satisfaction of being able to make something with your own mind and hands! What an exciting opportunity for students and a step away from prefab toys and large scale commercially produced goods. "Making" can be a mix of technology or old fashioned materials and provides iterative learning. Some ideas for making: stop motion animation videos, crafts and textiles, a new toy from recycled materials, 3-D printing, cardboard print crafts, jewelry making and so much more.
Three Dr. A.R. Lord Families will win family passes to the upcoming Vancouver Mini Maker Faire that is being held at the PNE Forum on June 6 and 7. http://makerfaire.ca Tickets are courtesy of the Vancouver Maker Foundation and the Parent Advisory Council. All students will be placed in a free random draw and winners will be announced over the next 2 weeks! The Maker Fair will have a lego lounge, maker creations and our very own Templeton Secondary STEM Program will be showcasing their work. They'll also have presentations and workshops including one on Maker after-school programs and curriculum proposals, and who can resist a Minecraft in education!
