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

Burker, Josh

ISBN 10: 0989151182 / ISBN 13: 9780989151184

Published by Constructing Modern Knowledge Press, 2015

About this Item

This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Invent To Learn Guide To Fun: Makerspace, Classroom, Library, and Home STEM Projects (Invent to Learn Guides)
• Publisher: Constructing Modern Knowledge Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0989151182
• ISBN 13: 9780989151184
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

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 using kid-friendly programming languages like Scratch. 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!

This is an essential book for all makerspaces, classrooms, and libraries looking for a collection of tried and true hands-on activities using technology.

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.