The term started off by working in small groups to create gumdrop geodesic domes using only toothpicks and gumdrops. We were impressed with our ability – both to make the domes, and to not eat the gumdrops (until we were picked up by family and given permission, at least!).
The next week was a celebration of Valentine’s Day, where were learned about cupid and his bow and arrow. We took it one step further and created our own bow and arrows using paddle pop sticks and dental floss, with cotton buds as our arrows. It was a tricky task, but we persevered. A special thanks to James’ dad who experimented more at home and came in the follow week to show us how we could perfect the project – using different materials. The students were very impressed!
Everyone enjoys having a go with our VR googles, and students (and their families) enjoyed entering the virtual world and competing against themselves on ‘Beat Saber’. Students also had the ability to try some fun apps on our iPads, including working with Scratch Jr.
Slime was next on the agenda – a staple on the term time Makerspace calendar. This was ewwy-gooy fun as we measured ingredients and talked to the scientific elements of making slime. Families were filled with a mix of fear and gratitude at pick up time – fear of what was coming home with them, but gratitude that the slime was made at school and not in their own homes!
