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MSLA Spotlight School Library

Makerspace at Lynnfield High School Library Media Center

5/18/2017

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A blonde woman in a purple top holds a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird.Librarian Janice Alpert
Librarian: Janice Alpert 
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For the high school makerspace, I have been working on monthly challenges or seminars to spark interest and foster creativity. In September, we hosted Jose Gomez-Marques from MIT. Jose worked with three different LHS science classes where he taught students about paper fluidity using ampli kits, and explained how medical devices such as nebulizers and epipens work using hands-on demonstrations.

A blue poster advertising a presentation by Jose Gomez-Marquez, a designer of practical medical devices for poor countries.
Welcoming José Gómez-Márquez to the Lynnfield High Makerspace
Two girls work with Mr. Gomez-Marquez in the library. There is a device on the floor and one girl is holding a controller in her hand.
Students engage in hands-on work with visiting presenter José Gómez-Márquez.
A girl stands in front of the library door holding her laptop. Her laptop has a planned image of her artwork, and a black cat made of Post-Its decorates the side of the door behind her.
A student showcases her planned and finished Post-It artwork for the Halloween-themed maker challenge.
During October, students were challenged to create post-it art with a Halloween theme.  The post-it art decorated all the windows in the library media center.  Our math teacher offered extra credit if students found the area of their design.  ​
For February,  we had one of our staff members host a chocolate seminar. Students dipped oreos, pretzels, and marshmallows into gooey chocolate goodness and topped it off with sprinkles and heart toppers. While students sampled their creations, they were taught about the chemistry of chocolate. 
Three girls take turns dipping food into melted chocolate.
Students enjoy making sweet treats during the Valentine's Day maker activity.
A presenter teaches a group of girls about the chemistry of chocolate.
Learning about the chemistry of chocolate.
A poster advertising a March Madness Green Screen Video competition for the March Makerspace activity.
Calling all filmmakers for the March Makerspace Activity!
March's challenge was a green screen photo challenge were students used the green screen to create either a St. Patrick's Day or a March Madness Video.
1 Comment
Donna Phillips link
6/23/2017 03:50:06 pm

Wow. Love how you combine different subjects, involve your community and create high-interest activities, making use of all the resources you have available.

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    Sarah Feldman

    Gann Academy, Waltham
    sfeldman@maschoolibraries.org

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