Keva Planks
Keva Planks are wooden blocks that encourage problem solving, creativity, and engineering. This is one of our most popular maker activities. Students love to build the tallest tower they can, create chutes with the planks to roll ping pong balls down, or follow challenge cards to create designs. We got our Keva Planks thanks to a Donor's Choose Grant. |
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Lego Walls We have 4 Lego Walls in our Makerspace. Students enjoy free building as well as completing challenges. Some of the challenges we have done this year are: Write your name, Make an animal, Write a word, Make something that flies. |
Osmo
Osmo is a gaming system that works with iPads. The iPads sit on a base and use a reflective mirror to see the manipulatives students put on the table. We have 3 Osmos that students use to practice coding and tangram skills. Osmos help students build critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students love using Osmos. We received our Osmo kits as part of a Donor's Choose Grant. |
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IO Blocks
IO Blocks are sturdy plastic blocks that Mrs. Rubeck purchased through Scholastic. The blocks encourage students' creativity. Most students like to use the blocks to create robots and some think they look similar to Minecraft building materials. IO Blocks have become a very popular activity in our Makerspace. |