Maker Education
How are educators harnessing the energy of the maker movement to inspire student exploration across multiple subjects? Discover resources and share advice.
Learning Problem Solving and Growth Mindset in a Makerspace
Makerspaces build students’ cognitive abilities while fostering independence, perseverance, and self-regulation.The Science Classroom Makerspace
In freshman biology, lab work and design thinking come together through maker education.Making Makerspaces Work for All Students
Makerspaces can energize students as problem solvers, and they should be accessible to students with physical disabilities.Makers Of The World: Engaging Kids Through Building and Design
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.”Designed for Engagement
A school district uses monthly missions in its design studios to increase student and teacher engagement and foster self-directed learning.A Makerspace Built by Elementary Students
Third graders designed a makerspace for their school. Then they got their budget approved and built it.Arts Integration: Resource Roundup
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.Designing a School Makerspace
Jennifer Cooper, designer, maker and gardening teacher, presents a practical approach to defining and designing the right makerspace for your school.Using Science to Bring Literature to Life
Combining science and literature can help students engage more deeply with both subjects.Starting a School Makerspace from Scratch
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.5 Reasons Why Origami Improves Students' Skills
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.Assessing Learning in Maker Education
A look at how maker education is assessed—and how assessment is evolving to measure more than just content.9 Ways to Inspire Student Inventors
A collection of ideas to consider as you work to fuel your students’ curiosity.Climb Aboard: School Buses Reimagined
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.Architecture, Psychology... and Furniture?
Follow the process as psychology and architecture classes join forces to design and build furniture for their high school's new learning spaces.