Summer School
Foundations of Makerspaces Book
Foundations of Makerspaces, by author Susan Wells, is the definitive educator’s guide and teaching tool for Makerspace development. The book is written as a step-by-step guide for imagining, designing and creating Makerspaces for K-12. The pedagogy of maker education, STEM literacy, Makerspace management, Makerspace design, innovative learning spaces, the vocabulary of Making and Connected Learning are all discussed to help educators who are just getting started or for those who need to upgrade and refresh their STEM spaces. This is a must have for 21st century educators.
Recommended Use:
This book is a great resource for educators who are ready to develop new Makerspaces and for those who want to find ways to make their innovative learning spaces more effective, engaging and functional. Educators K-12, District Administrators, Homeschool instructors, library media specialists, afterschool and extracurricular program directors and STEM and Robotics Clubs leaders will find useful information to create spaces for today’s learners.
Educational Tags:
Engineer & Design, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Tech Tub2®
• Holds 6 iPads, Chromebooks, tablets, or drones
• Improved Easy-access storage tray for device adapters and power strip
• Adjustable shelves accommodate devices with and without cases
• Made from durable high-impact ABS plastic
• Ventilation holes throughout to prevent heat build-up
• 3-point lock with 2 keys
• Mounting hardware to secure tub to a surface
• Internal 6 outlet power strip with surge protection
What's Included:
1 x Tech Tub2® (Measures: 13" (33 cm) H x 12 1/2" (32 cm) W x 16 1/4" (41 cm) D)
Recommended Use:
6 Devices Per Tub
Original Tech Tub® Base Model
• Storage tub and lid
• Easy-access storage for device adapters and power strip
• Securely store Makerspace materials
• Padlock and power strips sold separately
What's Included:
1 x Original Tech Tub® Measurements: 16"(41cm) H x 12 1/2"(32cm) W x 16"(41cm) D
Recommended Use:
6 Devices Per Tub
STEM Storage Cart with Clear Tubs and Lids
• Sturdy frame that can hold up to 90lbs
• 3 Large Divided Tubs
• 6 Large Open Tubs
• 9 See-through plastic snap-on lid with a hinge
• 2" locking casters
• Holds up to 90lbs
• Tubs can be removed from the cart and taken to where groups of students are working
• Frame Measures 36 1/2"(91cm) H x 40 1/2"(104cm) W x 15 3/4"(41cm) D
• Tubs Measure 6"(15cm) H x 12 1/2" (32cm) W x 15 3/4"(40cm) D (outer measurements)
What's Included:
1 x STEM Storage Cart
Recommended Use:
Classroom/Makerspaces
STEM in a Box® Year-Round Curriculum for High School with Career Connections
A Full Year of Weekly STEM Lessons In & Outside the School Day
Each week, get hands-on with circuitry, electronics, engineering, coding, robotics, stop-motion animation, and more.
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STEM in a Box Program includes:
Curriculum
- Unique lessons for 30+ weeks of 60 instructional minutes per week
Toolkit
- Coding Tools
- Engineering Design Tools
- Digital Storytelling Tools
- Circuitry Tools
- Connected Learning Tools
- Augmented Reality Tools
- Robotics Tools
- Drones & Flight Tools
Training
- 1 x Printed Copy of Operations & Teacher Resource Manual
- Optional Tool Q&A Session
Designed for high school with unique tools and curriculums for up to 30 students per lesson
Instructional Contact Hours: 36+
Recommended for: Extracurricular and after-school programs; Charter school STEM programs; Project-based learning environments; Hands-on classroom STEM lesson experiences; Exploratory electives; Home-school environments; Genius hour; Club day
Explore STEM through the Science of Reading (High School)
STEM comes to life through engineer biographies!
Explore STEM through the Science of Reading program includes:
Curriculum
- 5 Full Days of Programming & Tools
Toolkit
- Three Leveled Sets of STEM books (7 copies each grade level, 6 student + 1 staff, for a total of 21 books)
- Coding/Computational Thinking Tools
- Engineering and Design Tools
- Digital Storytelling Tools
- Circuitry Tools
- Connected Learning Tools
- Augmented Reality Tools
Training
- 1 x Printed Copy of Operations & Teacher Resource Manual
- Weekly Q&A Sessions
- Private YouTube Training Channel
Recommended for: Summer Camps; Project-based STEM learning modules; STEM Summer school; After-school programs; Charter school programs; Homeschool environments
Explore STEM through the Science of Math, Financial Literacy (High School)
Explore data and its powerful influence on your money!
Explore STEM through the Science of Math program includes:
Curriculum
- 5 Full Days of Programming & Tools
Toolkit
- Coding/Computational Thinking Tools
- Engineering and Design Tools
- Digital Storytelling Tools
- Circuitry Tools
- Connected Learning Tools
- Augmented Reality Tools
Training
- 1 x Printed Copy of Operations & Teacher Resource Manual
- Weekly Q&A Sessions
- Private YouTube Training Channel
Recommended for: Summer Camps; Project-based STEM learning modules; STEM Summer school; After-school programs; Charter school programs; Homeschool environments
Design, Create, and Code Your Own Robot (3rd-5th)
Have you ever wanted to design and create your own robot? Have you ever wondered about how computers work and how they communicate? You’ll do all of this and you’ll have a blast all week long creating and programming your own original working robot!
Design, Create, and Code Your Own Robot program includes:
Curriculum
- Unique lessons for 5 days of 6 instructional hours per day
Toolkit
- Coding/Computational Thinking Tools
- Engineering and Design Tools
- Digital Storytelling Tools
- Circuitry Tools
- Connected Learning Tools
- Augmented Reality Tools
- Robotics Tools
Training
- 1 x Printed Copy of Operations & Teacher Resource Manual
- Optional Tool Q&A Session
Up to 30 students per lesson
Instructional Contact Hours: 36+
Recommended for: Summer Camps; Project-based STEM learning modules; STEM Summer school; After-school programs; Charter school programs; Homeschool environments
Art & Design with 3D (K-2nd)
Have you ever wondered how to combine art and STEM? This week gives you a chance to dive deep with STEAM using 3D pens! Learn how to take the flat two-dimensional world around us and change it to 3-Dimensions with 3Doodler pens.
Art & Design with 3D program includes:
Curriculum
- Unique lessons for 5 days of 6 instructional hours per day
Toolkit
- Coding/Computational Thinking Tools
- Engineering and Design Tools
- Digital Storytelling Tools
- Circuitry Tools
- Connected Learning Tools
- Augmented Reality Tools
- 3D Tools
Training
- 1 x Printed Copy of Operations & Teacher Resource Manual
- Optional Tool Q&A Session
Up to 30 students per lesson
Instructional Contact Hours: 36+
Recommended for: Summer Camps; Project-based STEM learning modules; STEM Summer school; After-school programs; Charter school programs; Homeschool environments
Superhero STEM (Pre-K / Early Learners)
Ever wondered...How did Spiderman create his web? And what’s that web actually made of? What are the properties of Kryptonite that made Superman so weak? And how does he regain his strength? Learn how superheroes use real science and real technology to help them defeat the bad guys. And get the chance to imagine and create your own superpowers using robotics and high tech!
Superhero STEM program includes:
Curriculum
- Unique lessons for 5 days of 6 instructional hours per day
- Core Science Theme
Toolkit
- Coding/Computational Thinking Tools
- Engineering and Design Tools
- Digital Storytelling Tools
- Circuitry Tools
- Connected Learning Tools
- Augmented Reality Tools
Training
- 1 x Printed Copy of Operations & Teacher Resource Manual
- Optional Tool Q&A Session
Up to 30 students per lesson
Instructional Contact Hours: 36+
Recommended for: Summer Camps; Project-based STEM learning modules; STEM Summer school; After-school programs; Charter school programs; Homeschool environments
Green Tech with Renewable Energy (3rd-5th)
Look up at the sky, but only for an instant, what do you see? If you’re looking up during the daytime, shield your eyes and join us for Solar science and see the power of our closest star, the sun, in action. Learn about solar power and how we harness the sun's tremendous energy. You’ll cook, no stove needed, and make your own robot, powered only by the sun!
Green Tech with Renewable Energy (Solar Science) program includes:
Curriculum
- Unique lessons for 5 days of 6 instructional hours per day
- Core Science Theme
Toolkit
- Coding/Computational Thinking Tools
- Engineering and Design Tools
- Digital Storytelling Tools
- Circuitry Tools
- Connected Learning Tools
- Augmented Reality Tools
Training
- 1 x Printed Copy of Operations & Teacher Resource Manual
- Optional Tool Q&A Session
Two grade level options 3rd-5th or 6th-8th with up to 30 students per lesson
Instructional Contact Hours: 36+
Recommended for: Summer Camps; Project-based STEM learning modules; STEM Summer school; After-school programs; Charter school programs; Homeschool environments
Secret STEM Cyber Spy (3rd-5th)
Harriet the Spy, Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew all have one thing in common. They solve mysteries. Now you can too. Learn about tools real spies use to solve crimes. Be a detective with robotic and coding tools!
Secret STEM Cyber Spy program includes:
Curriculum
- Unique lessons for 5 days of 6 instructional hours per day
Toolkit
- Coding/Computational Thinking Tools
- Engineering and Design Tools
- Digital Storytelling Tools
- Circuitry Tools
- Connected Learning Tools
- Augmented Reality Tools
Training
- 1 x Printed Copy of Operations & Teacher Resource Manual
- Optional Tool Q&A Session
Up to 30 students per lesson
Instructional Contact Hours: 36+
Recommended for: Summer Camps; Project-based STEM learning modules; STEM Summer school; After-school programs; Charter school programs; Homeschool environments
