Design Survival Clothing Your Way!: Crafting Weatherproof Wearables
4 BECOME A MAKER A makerspace is like a laboratory It's a place where ideas are formed and problems are solved Kids like you create wonderful things in makerspaces Many makerspaces are in schools and libraries But they can also be in kitchens bedrooms and backyards Anywhere can be a makerspace when you use imagination inspiration collaboration and problem solving
IMAGINATION INSPIRATION This takes you to new places and lets you experience new things Anything is possible with imagination This is the spark that gives you an idea Inspiration can come from almost anywhere Makerspace Toolbox COLLABORATION PROBLEM SOLVING Makers work together They ask questions and get ideas from everyone around them Collaboration solves problems that seem impossible Things often don't go as planned when you're creating But that's part of the fun Find creative solutions to any problem that comes up These will make your project even better 5
SKILLS TO SURVIVE Being a maker means being ready for anything Your makerspace toolbox can even help you survive People with survival skills learn to think fast and problem solve They find ways to stay safe and get help in dangerous situations You don't have to be in danger to use survival skills These skills can come in handy when you're getting ready to go for a hike or play outside You can use your survival skills to design the perfect weatherproof clothing 6
PROBLEM SOLVE See page 26 BASIC NEEDS Imagine you are lost in the woods or caught in a storm What do you do To survive humans must make sure their basic needs are met When you're building gear to help you survive keep these basic needs in mind Air First Aid Water Shelter and Sleep Marmth Food Help 7
