Maker Education

Schools don’t need a lot of money or a dedicated space to try maker education—a cart with some basic materials will suffice.

To give students a deeper sense of the culture they study, a high school Latin teacher has them build a model of an aqueduct.

Turning abstract concepts like symbolism and imagery into 3D representations develops deeper understanding and engagement.

Makerspaces build students’ cognitive abilities while fostering independence, perseverance, and self-regulation.

Emily Pilloton, Founder of Studio H, a design/build class at REALM Charter School and Girls Garage both in Berkeley, California, describes how she “knew there were things about architecture and design that could have a deep impact in the classroom.”

A school district uses monthly missions in its design studios to increase student and teacher engagement and foster self-directed learning.

Third graders designed a makerspace for their school. Then they got their budget approved and built it.

An approach to defining and designing the right space for your school.

Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, has applications in the modern-day classroom for teaching geometry, thinking skills, fractions, problem solving, and fun science.

All points of arts integration -- from benefits and implementation to linking the arts with core curriculum -- are covered in this roundup of useful Edutopia blog posts, articles, and videos.

Successfully launching a school makerspace includes community buy-in, generating a student buzz, finding cheap or free resources, and building maker activities into the curriculum.

Combining science and literature can help students engage more deeply with both subjects.

A collection of ideas to consider as you work to fuel your students’ curiosity.

Mobile greenhouses, art studios, and makerspaces are traveling to underserved kids across the nation—salvaging vulnerable school programs and leveling the playing field to access.

Spend the first five minutes of each class focusing on your students as people. Then keep them engaged through the agency of makerspaces, PBL, or Genius Hour/20 Time.