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Makerspace!
Design, make, construct
From awesome LEGO designs to building your own robot there is no limit to the things you can build and construct.
For new ideas and how-to instructions, check out these fantastic library books and inspirational websites.
Books to Help You Get Started
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Make Your Own Traps and TriggersLearn how to make an elastic powered helicopter; and several booby trap devices that can be hidden in a fruit bowl to produce all kinds of explosive effects. |
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Build It!by Caroline Alliston
This collection of 25 fun, achievable STEM projects is the perfect way to encourage budding engineers and scientists and to show them how science applies in the real world. |
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Brick Building 101by Courtney Sanchez
Combine a love for LEGO with learning STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) in this amazingly fun activity book!
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Build Your Own Robotsby Rob Ives
Learn how to create robots like the Intrepid Eggsplorer, the Tightrope Trickster, and Perfect Penbot with materials like paper clips, rubber bands, cork, and other everyday objects. |
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Earth-Friendly Engineering Craftsby Veronica Thompson
What can you engineer from recycled materials? This books has loads of ideas! Construct an airplane from cardboard and a plastic bottle, transform an old t-shirt into a working wind sock, and build a small city from plastic containers. |
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Explore Makerspaceby Alicia Klepeis
Discover how inventors use science, art, and math to create new and exciting structures and games. Learn how to set up your makerspaces at home, using inexpensive and easy-to-find supplies for your projects. |
Recommended Websites
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5 Free Tree House Plansby Stacy Fisher at About.com |
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Nelson Trolley Clubby the Nelson Trolley Club |
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Rebrickableby Nathan Thom |