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Goal

I am the brand new media specialist at Shadowlawn Elementary. My goal is to update our outdated library. I would like to add a Makerspce area to the media center,  

 

What will be done with my students

The students will be given opportunities to gather, to create, invent, and learn using a variety of materials. They will use things that they are curious about and materials that spring from their imagination. Things that inspire them and things that they admire will be available for use. The informal, playful atmosphere allows learning to unfold, rather than conform to a rigid agenda. Making, rather than consuming is the focus. It is craft, engineering, technology and wonder-driven. 

 

Benefits to my students

Adding a Makerspace area will provide hands-on, creative ways to encourage students to design, experiment, build and invent as they deeply engage in science, engineering and tinkering. Makerspaces allow students to design projects and follow the direction of their individual interests. Providing an inviting space for students to explore new and sometimes intimidating technologies allows students to feel comfortable asking questions that will expose them to new ways of thinking. 

 

Budget Narrative

All of these items will be ordered from Amazon and will get our Makerspace in the media center started. All of the children from PreK-5th grade will have the opportunities to participate in the Makerspace 

 

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