Vkizza/Makerspace/Learning Paths

The initial learning domains will be Woodwork,Metal work,Electronics,Textiles,Computers,and 3-D Printing =The Woodworking= Wood is a fantastic material—cheap,durable, attractive, renewable, and readily available in many standard sizes. This module builds on the General module’s most basic tools to cut and shape wood allowing higher precision, greater complexity, and larger projects. =Metal work= Make everything from delicate jewelry to durable, heavy-duty projects. These tools can create stable platforms for robots or the finest chainmail. They can be used to make attractive metal project cases or to build replacement parts for cars, bicycles and other machines. =Electronics= In this module students and teachers will learn about electricity, electronics, integrated circuits and microelectronics. Read and create schematic diagrams and troubleshoot circuits. =Textiles= Work with cloth, vinyl, leather, yarn and other flexible materials. Quilt, knit, crochet, and knot. Sew, repair, and alter clothes. Create home decor, utility (aprons, gloves, toolbelts, etc), jewelry. With additional tools, create furniture, fiberglass, soft circuits and other projects.

The materials in the soft circuits module allow makers to explore the world of wearable electronics with the addition of lights, sensors and microcontrollers to create clothes that react to the world around them. Having access to the basic Electronics module vastly expands the capability of this module.

=Computers and 3-D printing=