COOL MAKERSPACE GADGETS GIZMOS LIGHT IT CREATIONS THAT GLOW SHINE AND BLINK Christa Schneider Checkerboard Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com
What's a MAKERSPACER Picture a place bursting with creativity In every direction you see designers and light artists building amazing projects that glow shine and blink Welcome to a makerspace Makerspaces are areas where people come together to create They are the perfect places to design and create light projects Makerspaces have all kinds of materials and tools But a maker's best tool is his or her imagination Makers think of new light projects They also find ways to improve existing light projects Then they bring these creations to life Are you ready to become a maker
5 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED GET PERMISSION Ask an adult for permission to use the makerspace and materials before starting any project MAKE A PLAN Read through the instructions and gather all your supplies ahead of time Keep them organized as you create BE RESPECTFUL Share tools and supplies with other makers When you're done with a tool put it back so others can use it BE SAFE Working with electricity can be dangerous so be careful Keep your power source switched off when connecting wires Prevent short circuits Ask an adult for help when you need it
