be a maker Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Electronics Megan Kopp Crabtree Publishing Company www crabtreebooks com
Make it Electronics Think it See it Build It Share It That is what the maker movement is all about It is about dreaming It is learning through hands-on real-world experiences It is working with others to find creative solutions to problems It is about failing the first time and starting all over again until you get it right Tinker Away Electronic devices are part of the maker movement They are everywhere from radios to TVs to laptops to game controllers Each one of these gadgets owes its start to someone tinkering with a simple idea Each one started with a maker MAKe A Faire Gather together all ages of tech-lovers crafters educators tinkerers engineers students and science clubs to share what they have learned and show what they have made and you have a maker faire The first gathering in California proved so popular that maker faires are now held around the world Where else could you find new ideas and experiments in the fields of science engineering art performance and craft under one roof 4 Electronics is part of the maker movement Makers learn from others and by trying things out for themselves
SKill SetS Makers need many different abilities and skills Most can be learned Math and science are key skills So are communication collaboration and critical thinking The most important skill that all makers need is inside each of us It comes naturally It is curiosity Curious people gather together in makerspaces where makers share knowledge tools and ideas Makerspaces include libraries schools community centers and the Internet Another option is to try new ideas with friends and create your very own makerspace Anywhere information and ideas are shared to help create a project is a makerspace In fact this book is like a mini-makerspace Curious Read on SAfeTy Always work under the supervision of a responsible adult Always wear safety glasses Always follow instructions when using power tools Never plug in electronics that have protective covers removed Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes when you are working with electronics 5
