https://padlet.com/marchelletta_lauren/wtcymh4bqaic Tips, Variations, Suggestions en-us 2018-07-12 20:53:44 UTC 2025-11-19 01:17:37 UTC hello@padlet.com marchelletta_lauren https://padlet.com/marchelletta_lauren/wtcymh4bqaic/wish/270089582 Consider inviting parent volunteers to assist in the construction, be sure to explain the expectations for a maker space to both parents and students to ensure "too much" help is not given. ]]> 2018-07-12 20:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/marchelletta_lauren/wtcymh4bqaic/wish/270089582 marchelletta_lauren https://padlet.com/marchelletta_lauren/wtcymh4bqaic/wish/270089645 Challenge your older students to create something useful out of recycled/waste items, that will encourage people to want to reduce waste or recycle utilizing technology as an added layer. ]]> 2018-07-12 20:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/marchelletta_lauren/wtcymh4bqaic/wish/270089645 marchelletta_lauren https://padlet.com/marchelletta_lauren/wtcymh4bqaic/wish/270089677 1. If students are inspired by a certain recycled item that is not provided, let them bring it in! This is their maker space! 
2. Set clear expectations. 
3. Be sure that the design mindset is something your students are familiar with before beginning this process. 
4. Allow time for feedback from peers, as well as additional working time after the feedback. ]]> 2018-07-12 20:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/marchelletta_lauren/wtcymh4bqaic/wish/270089677 marchelletta_lauren https://padlet.com/marchelletta_lauren/wtcymh4bqaic/wish/270089735 There are many different routes this type of maker space can take...here are some suggestions. 
1. Create something that can measure the amount of garbage that we create. 
2. Use a piece of technology (of your choosing) to design a recycling bin/garbage can that will encourage people to recycle. 
3. To build off of this experience, why should people recycle or care about the environment? (As an opinion writing piece) ]]> 2018-07-12 20:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/marchelletta_lauren/wtcymh4bqaic/wish/270089735