21st Century Skills InnovatIon LIbrary Contents Chapter 1 What are Makers Chapter 2 What are Makerspaces Chapter 3 Makerspaces in real Life Chapter 4 visiting a Makerspace Chapter 5 Inspiration Glossary Find Out More Index about the authors 4 9 15 20 26 30 31 32 32
MakerS as innovaTors Chapter 1 What Are Makers H ave you ever sat down at your kitchen table and pulled out paper glue wood or other supplies to work on a project But then right when you get started your mom tells you that dinner’s almost ready and you need to pack everything up Have you ever Do you like to build or invent things You might be a maker 4
Makerspaces Makers use a variety of tools and supplies to complete their projects wanted to make wood shelves to display your favorite items but your family doesn’t own power tools Have you ever worked alone on a project but wished someone were there to help you figure out the toughest steps If any of these things has happened to you then you might be a maker without a space 5
