Maker & STEM

Our nation’s continued economic prosperity is closely linked with student success in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Use these resources to explore the critical role STEM education plays in driving innovation, and how schools and districts can expand the capacity and diversity of tomorrow’s STEM workforce.

A maker space shouldAspects of MakerSteps to creating a maker space

Afterschool Maker Spaces

Learn how to start an afterschool Maker space in your school

PDF icon PDF

Funding School Maker Spaces

Familiarize yourself with the funding options and resources that can bring “Making” to your school

PDF icon PDF

Make and Take

Discover what it takes to create projects made of affordable materials that children can bring home

PDF icon PDF

Making the Case for Making

Use this resource to share with peers, parents and administrators

PDF icon PDF

Steps to Creating an Amazing Make Space

Discover the simple steps to organizing and implementing a Maker Space

PDF icon PDF

The Maker Space Library

Learn the techniques for getting a Maker mindset going in your school, starting with the school library

PDF icon PDF

What is Design Thinking?

Learn more about the Design Thinking process and how it helps in questioning a problem, assumptions, and overall implications by re-framing the issue in fresh new ways

PDF icon PDF

What Makes a Maker Space?

Discover the basic elements for a successful Maker curriculum

PDF icon PDF

Maker Resources

See the wide-range of simple resources available to students and teachers

PDF icon PDF

Enhancing NGSS Through Makerspaces

Cross-reference the Science and Engineering Practices with the Makerspace Movement to maximize hands-on learning.

PDF icon PDF

Evaluating the Success of Your Makerspaces

Learn what makes a successful makerspace and how that success can be measured

PDF icon PDF

Reality Bytes: Virtual Reality and K-12 Education

Virtual Reality immerses students in rich worlds to free learning from the confines of a screen.

PDF icon PDF
Young girl in classroom
News
Accelerating Learning with Workplace Math Skills

Tools such as Math Assistant in OneNote for Education can make a difference in the effort to close the opportunity gap and accelerate learning for all.
2020 GitHub Education Classroom Report
News
The 2020 GitHub Education Classroom Report

The 2020 GitHub Education Classroom Report captures key insights into the student developer toolchain, how students are learning real-world workflows, and expectations around technical coursework.  
Girl Working
Useful links
STEMming the Tide: STEM Tools for All Levels of Education

Utilizing hands-on curriculum is the key to inspiring our children to pursue STEM-related fields. It is vital that these lesson plans be engaging and accessible to all students.