What is a Maker Fair?
A Maker Fair shares many characteristics of a traditional science fair, but emphasizes the creation and making that innovative minds are attracted to. Check out the information page to learn more, including some resources to help in the brainstorming process. We will also run a blog page for everyone to ask questions, share their ideas, their work, and their progress.
A Maker Fair shares many characteristics of a traditional science fair, but emphasizes the creation and making that innovative minds are attracted to. Check out the information page to learn more, including some resources to help in the brainstorming process. We will also run a blog page for everyone to ask questions, share their ideas, their work, and their progress.
What does a Maker do?
They Make things, of course! Simply put, our world is full of talented people of all ages. So many of us have a unique ability to create music that we cherish for years, write songs or poems that inspire others, create new technologies using science and engineering, or put together something that simply makes us smile. A Maker is someone that uses their knowledge and skill to make, create, and sometimes innovate.
They Make things, of course! Simply put, our world is full of talented people of all ages. So many of us have a unique ability to create music that we cherish for years, write songs or poems that inspire others, create new technologies using science and engineering, or put together something that simply makes us smile. A Maker is someone that uses their knowledge and skill to make, create, and sometimes innovate.
What can I Make for the Maker Fair?
That is up to you! Obviously, it should be safe to share and for everyone to see.
It might beep, blink, or sing. You might wear it, watch it, or hear it ring. It can be 'most anything.
he point is that it is something you create. We are a world of consumers and we use what others have made. It's your turn.
So, dig out the batteries, glue, and craft cart. Get out the screwdriver and take your old toys apart. Put it all together, and add some art. Now, you are off to a very good start!
That is up to you! Obviously, it should be safe to share and for everyone to see.
It might beep, blink, or sing. You might wear it, watch it, or hear it ring. It can be 'most anything.
he point is that it is something you create. We are a world of consumers and we use what others have made. It's your turn.
So, dig out the batteries, glue, and craft cart. Get out the screwdriver and take your old toys apart. Put it all together, and add some art. Now, you are off to a very good start!
Anything else?
Yes. Whatever you Make, you either have already learned something about how to do it or you will be learning a lot when you try. So many people are going to come see what you have made and we want them to share in what you learned. Keep your creativity going and answer the questions on the requirements page with a small (or large) display that let's everyone know how awesome you are and how hard you worked!
Yes. Whatever you Make, you either have already learned something about how to do it or you will be learning a lot when you try. So many people are going to come see what you have made and we want them to share in what you learned. Keep your creativity going and answer the questions on the requirements page with a small (or large) display that let's everyone know how awesome you are and how hard you worked!