Kindergarten – 5th Grade Student Curriculum
Written and Edited by: Monica Castillo
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Overview: Can I Do It? Yes I Can!
This thirty-six-week project-based course in Makerspace has students engaged in solving problems. Students will engage their higher level and critical thinking skills through the implementation of the scientific method and the creation of multiple projects throughout the school year. All of the projects are aligned with NexGen STEM standards.
Integrating the design thinking theory developed by the Stanford School of Design into maker space projects that align with Next Generation STEM standards fosters a holistic and innovative learning environment. This approach emphasizes empathy, creative problem-solving, and iterative processes, encouraging students to engage deeply with real-world problems. By incorporating design thinking, students learn to identify issues, brainstorm solutions, prototype, test, and refine their ideas, cultivating critical thinking and resilience. This method not only aligns with STEM standards but also prepares students to tackle future challenges with a mindset geared towards innovation and continuous improvement.
This curriculum relies heavily on recycled materials or materials parents can donate such as:
- Water bottles
- Paper
- Tin cans
- String
- Seeds
- Cardboard
- Paper Plates
- Left over cups, napkins and spoons from previous events
- Plastic and paper shopping bags
- Cardboard or styrofoam trays
- Rubberbands
- Paper Clips
- Magnets
