Makerspace Resource List

This is a list of ideas I have tried and ideas I would like to experiment with in our library makerspace. It is a quick reference list for myself, and I hope it can also be of some help to you.

Activities

Paper Roller Coasters

https://www.paperrollercoasters.com/ $20USD for a printable pack. Will need marbles, time for cutting, lots of glue and sticky tape and space for storage.

Apps

DoInk Green Screen 

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/green-screen-by-do-ink/id730091131?mt=8 $4.49 for app.

Books

 

Robotics

Ozobot

https://ozobot.com/ $100 (ish) for Ozobot Bit. More for Evo. Code with markers and colour codes. Also works with free iPad apps. Review and activities. 

Cubelets

https://www.modrobotics.com/cubelets/ – Upwards of A$130 for basic kit. Modular robotics can be used with or without iPad and free coding apps. Review.  Activities.

Dot and Dash

https://www.makewonder.com/ From A$300. Robotic coding with free apps. Accessories available.

Dot Creativity Kit

https://www.makewonder.com/robots/dot-creativity-kit/ A$130. On my wishlist. Great for combining coding, robotics and creativity and art.

Technology

iPad 

For green screen, stop motion, coding, photo booths, connecting to robots and using with Cricut.

 

Websites

Tech Age Kids

https://www.techagekids.com/  Great website with tech reviews and tips for education and parenting.