​"When kids embrace a maker mindset, they learn to think divergently and solve problems by connecting seemingly disconnected ideas. They learn to take creative risks and try new things. They learn to embrace iterative thinking as they move through the creative process. In the process, they experience failure and develop a growth mindset. They become systems thinkers who can navigate complexity but they also become hackers and rebels who change the world."     
                                                                        ~ John Spencer

 Materials and Equipment @ Creek

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Websites for Makers @ Creek


MakeCode - website for programing our HummingbirdBit robotics kits.
MakeyMakey - How To guides and challenges
Sketchup - Create 3D models and files for our 3D printer
TinkerCAD - Create 3D models and files for our 3D printer.  Click "Sign In", then "Sign in using social providers"
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Books for Makers @ Creek

  • 63 ready-to-use maker projects  [ Book ]  Call #: 025.5 ELL    edited by Ellyssa Kroski.
  • Maker lab : 28 super cool projects : build, invent, create, discover  [ Book ]  Call #: 507.8 CHA    Challoner, Jack.
  • Calling all minds : how to think and create like an inventor   [ Book ]  Call #: 507.8 GRA    Grandin, Temple.
  • 3D printer projects for makerspaces   [ Book ]  Call #: 621.9 CLI    Cline, Lydia Sloan.
  • 20 Makey Makey projects for the evil genius  [ Book ]  Call #: 621.9 GRA    Graves, Colleen.
  • A kid's guide to awesome duct tape projects : how to make your own wallets, bags, flowers, hats, and much, much more!  [ Book ]  Call #: 745.5 INS    Instructables.com.
  • The green screen makerspace project book   [ Book ]  Call #: 777 BUR    Burleson, Todd.
  • Get coding! : learn HTML, CSS, and Javascript and build a website, app, and game   [ Book ]  Call #: PROF 005.13 BEE Young Rewired State ; illustrations by Duncan Beedie.

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Maker Lab Wish List

We happily accept and appreciate donations of consumables and gently used materials to fuel our creations, such as those listed below.  (Please contact Mrs. Gates before donating to help avoid an oversupply.)
  • Play-doh
  • Legos
  • Fabric, Felt, and Ribbon
  • Yarn and String
  • Plastic bags (interesting colors and designs are especially appreciated!)
  • Art & Crafting supplies
  • Cardboard
  • Straws
  • Duct Tape
  • Wires
  • etc.