December 31, 2020Many of us would like to be more knowledgeable about the programs and algorithms that power our lives. But where to start?
October 7, 2020It has been such a journey this past year! We started with an empty white walled room and transformed it into a space jam packed with excited community members who are exploring, making, creating, thinking, playing, sharing, learning, unlearning, hacking, discussing, and so much more. It’s hard to believe that a year ago, on October … Continued
July 23, 2020Lindsay Makerspace teacher Becky writes about her favourite activities she had taught students! Read about the fun experiences had, and how these activities impacted the Lindsay Makerspace.
Use your problem solving and critical thinking skills to solve these visual brain teasers using sticks.
We are going to do a fun science experiment that will create a slippery and gooey substance made from cornstarch and water called Oobleck.
Design a simple maze game in Scratch where an alien is lost in space and must move through the maze to return to its home planet.
This activity provides an opportunity for learners to investigate problems that exist in the world today, and are challenged to use simple materials to design a solution. Learners will use recycled materials and natural materials found outside, to create a water filter device.
Learners will design a predator-prey style game in Scratch where a shark sprite will move around the screen gobbling up a bunch of fish!
Learn about potential and kinetic energy by building a catapult with popsicle sticks, elastics, and a bottle cap.