COOL MAKERSPACE GADGETS GIZMOS MOVE IT PROJECTS YOU CAN DRIVE FLY AND ROLL Christa Schneider Checkerboard Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com
What's a MAKERSPACER Imagine a space buzzing with energy All around you marvelous makers and up and coming engineers are building cool creations Welcome to a makerspace Makerspaces are areas where people come together to create They are the perfect areas to create amazing projects that move Makerspaces are equipped with all kinds of materials and tools But a maker's most important tool is his or her imagination Makers dream up brand new projects that drive fly and roll They find ways to put new twists on existing projects To do this makers need to be creative problem solvers Are you ready to become a maker
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
