Makers Week Details

With all that's been on our plates recently, we haven't had many conversations about Makers Week details. I will begin to order the supplies and materials needed for each project very soon. This list reflects the conversations thus far, but please know that the cement has not dried on this. Please talk to me if you'd prefer to make a change:

Sandy Johnson: Domino Construction. I'm ordering 5 of these sets.

Justine LaFrence: Tall Towers. Have you received your unit of study plan yet? Please let me know what materials I can purchase for you.

Michelle Dreyer: Are you still thinking cardboard challenge? We're (obviously) stock piling cardboard in the staff center. Sara Folkert and I can help you iron out the finer points of this project. This will be exciting and there are a PLETHORA of ideas/samples online.

Lia Buursma: Claymation Movie. I'll request the stop motion app for all students' iPads and get that loaded. I will order your PlayDough unless you'd prefer another medium.

Karen VanMeeteren: Did you want to jump into Marble Challenge? I will bring in all the PVC piping, ball bearings and bells you could hope for!

Engineering projects we still need a leader for (please add anything you are excited about to this list!):

• Lego Quest (x2)
• One more sectional of Claymation
• One more sectional of Tall Towers
• Explore with electrical circuits and build a burglar alarm
• Marble Roller Coaster on the lockers

Any other ideas you'd like to take a stab at? 

Thank you for being willing and for digging up the courage to carve this new territory in our children's learning experience at South Side. I'm reading more and more about how crucial it is for schools to strive for finding a balance between skill practice and enriching learning experiences. There is value in breaking from time to time from the traditional model to offer students learning experiences that move them outside of the box and invigorate their innate desire to learn and continue learning. I firmly believe that our students, families and we as a staff will stand in awe of the creativity and complexity of these little human minds we've been charged with growing and developing.