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.
