The Invent To Learn Guide To Fun: Makerspace, Classroom, Library, and Home STEM Projects (Invent to Learn Guides) - Softcover

Burker, Josh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0989151182 ISBN 13: 9780989151184

Publisher: Constructing Modern Knowledge Press, 2015

Synopsis

The Invent To Learn Guide to Fun features an assortment of insanely clever classroom-tested "maker" projects for learners of all ages. Josh Burker kicks classroom learning-by-making up a notch with step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, open-ended challenges, and sample code. Learn to paint with light, make your own "Operation Game," sew interactive stuffed creatures, build "Rube Goldberg" machines, design artbots, produce mathematically generated mosaic tiles, program adventure games, and more! Your MaKey MaKey, LEGO, old computer, recycled junk, and 3D printer will be put to good use in these fun and educational projects. With The Invent To Learn Guide to Fun in hand, kids, parents, and teachers are invited to embark on an exciting and fun learning adventure!

About this title

From the Author

"This book makes learning fun by bringing making and play back into the classroom. By having students build projects without rigid directions to follow learning is made exciting and lets students discover an aha moment for themselves."
Schuyler St. Leger
Maker Kid extraordinaire

This book is a must for those looking for creative and inspirational projects for makers and inventors of any age. These projects embody what all learning should be, fun, engaging, creative, and a little bit hard.  Josh provides open ended and clear instructions for projects that have been successfully created in multiple learning environments. The projects use a range of materials most of which can be found, upcycled, or acquired easily and inexpensively.
Tracy Rudzitis
STEAM Teacher, The Computer School

About the Author

Josh has been teaching for 15 years and is currently a  teacher at an independent day school where he works with students and teachers in grades K-5. Josh also works at a local library maker space, with home schooled students, and at Scratch Day events, leading maker workshops exploring the intersection of technology and crafting. Josh lives in Connecticut with his wife and young son, who loves working on projects with his dada. He holds a Master of Arts in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University and a Bachelors of Arts from Colby College.

Edition details

• Publisher: Constructing Modern Knowledge Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0989151182
• ISBN 13: 9780989151184
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 138