Code It! Programming and Keyboards You Can Create Yourself
COOL MAKERSPACE GADGETS GIZMOS CODE IT PROGRAMMING AND KEYBOARDS YOU CAN CREATE YOURSELF Jessie Alkire Checkerboard Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com
4 What's a MAKERSPACER Imagine a room buzzing with activity All around you programmers and crafters are working on super cool projects Welcome to a makerspace Makerspaces are areas where people come together to create They are the perfect places to make amazing projects using keyboards and coding Makerspaces are full of all kinds of supplies and tools But a maker's most important tool is his or her imagination Makers think of brand new coding and keyboard projects They also find ways to tweak existing projects Makers are great problem solvers Are you ready to become a maker
5 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED GET PERMISSION MAKE A PLAN Ask an adult for permission to use the Read through the instructions and gather makerspace and materials before starting all your supplies ahead of time Keep any project supplies organized as you create BE RESPECTFUL ASK FOR HELP Share tools and supplies with other Working with computers and keyboards makers When you're done with a tool put can be difficult Ask an adult for help it back so others can use it when you need it
