Published August 09. 2023 02:45PM
A collaborative work area to encourage making, exploring, learning and sharing that uses high-tech or no-tech schools is set to open at an elementary building in the Northern Lehigh School District.
In partnership with the district, Lehigh Carbon Community College’s SHINE program will dedicate the new Makerspace at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Slatington Elementary School. The community is invited to attend.
During the school day, the district uses the space with its own STEAM curriculum, which emphasizes hands-on learning.
In the afternoon and evenings, Schools and Homes in Education uses it for project-based STEM activities as part of the after-school program.
Students will have access to a 3D printer, laser cutter, CNC…