Gompers Maker Space
Welcome to the Gompers Library Media Technology Center Maker Space
Where innovation and Learning Explode!
Introduction to Maker Spaces
KEVA Planks
Use KEVA planks for quiet unguided construction or activities that bring stories, STEM and Art to life.
See the pattern cards for KEVA planks ideas.
Return KEVA planks to the correct bin at the end (do not mix up with the other building items
LEGOs
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Create something!
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Work alone or with a partner
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Cooperate!
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Take it apart when you finish and return all pieces to the black + red bin.
I.O. Blocks
Use IO Blocks for quiet unguided construction that bring stories, STEM and Art to life.
See the Creativity Cards for IO Blocks ideas to get started.
Create your own designs!!!
Geometric Pattern Creation
See the Creativity Cards for ideas to get started.
Create your own designs!!!
Clean up ALL the pieces at the end, and do not mix up with other stations’ building pieces.
Story Creation
Cover - can use colored paper for a cover
Pages - use white paper for your pages - fold them in half, then staple in middle
Illustrations - pencil, markers, colored pencils
Stacking Cups Creations
How high can you stack them?
K’NEX Building Kit
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Build using the idea cards.
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Note the explanation of how to use the various pieces
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Create your own designs!
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Work alone or with a partner
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Cooperate!
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Take it apart when you finish and return all pieces to the red K’Nex tub (do not mix up with the other building items).
Power CLIX
Click the magnetic shapes into your creative 3-D creations!
Origami
Fold beautiful creations!
Get inspiration from the books.
Use the paper provided.
World Wildlife Fund Origami Patterns
Rig-a-ma-jig
Rig-a-ma-jig - Create using gears, nuts + bolts, and wooden pieces.