Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)
STEM and STEAM Makerspace
IMAGE COURTESY OF DEJONG-RICHTER
Whether your school district offers a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program or incorporates Art (STEAM), both programs have a similar goal: Deliver a robust interdisciplinary curriculum in a space that accommodates a wide variety of activities, tools and materials. This “makerspace” is a hub for hands-on, project-based learning, creation and invention. The key to designing a flexible makerspace is to ask the right questions during the planning phase.
What will be taught in the makerspace?
That’s entirely up to your district because there is no set curriculum for STEM or STEAM programs. However, one key objective is to offer a wide variety of…
