contents You can be a maker What is an inclined plane Make an inclined plane Maker tips Ramp it up Make it lift Down to the ground Make it slide Downhill rescue Make it stop Fun on inclined planes Make it roll More machines Endless ideas Learning more Glossary and Index 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 31 32
YOU CAN BE A MAKER Do you dream up new ways to do tasks or solve problems Do you like hands-on learning and doing experiments Do you find creative ways to reuse everyday items If so this book is for you From water slides to marble runs the following projects will inspire you to be a maker A maker is someone who learns by experimenting and trying new ideas They follow their passions and create new and exciting things Teamwork Makers often team up to share their skills and supplies Working in a group also leads to more ideas and points of view This sparks creativity Makerspaces are places where makers work together Some communities have makerspaces in places such as schools or local libraries You could also set up your own makerspace and invite some friends to join you 4
A new way of learning There is no right or wrong way to make something Makers know that The only limit is your imagination Every idea or question even ones that seem silly could lead to something amazing Each team member adds value to a project Things do not always go as planned This is part of being a maker Challenges help us think creatively 5
