Makerspace

 

Welcome to the WGHS Makerspace!

Makerspace 1: Design Thinking, Toolcraft, and Making

Credit:  1/2 Elective Unit
Prerequisite: None
Open to Grade 9-12

Makerspace 1 is a class centered in using design thinking concepts to create, build, and test. Students learn the design thinking model and practice working through the steps of empathizing with the user, designing with the user in mind, ideating to solve the problem, creating a physical prototype, and testing the model. In an effort to provide a true hands-on experience, the WGHS Makerspace has tools to help students turn their design ideas into reality. These tools include 3D printers, a laser cutter, a CNC router, sewing machines, Cricut Maker, traditional hand tools, drones, video editing software, and a drawing tablet for converting hand drawings into digital graphics.  In addition to design thinking concepts, the class focuses on necessary 21st century skills like collaboration, communication, problem solving, and more.

Makerspace 2: Designing Solutions

Credit:  1/2 Elective Unit
Prerequisite: None
Open to Grade 9-12

After completing Makerspace I, students have experience with the design thinking model and a workable knowledge of the Makerspace tools. The Makerspace II course will deepen students’ understanding of this work and its application to problems within our school and our community. Students will work together to identify issues and design solutions. Students will then use their knowledge of Makerspace tools, in addition to art, design, and media, to create prototypes for their solutions. They might even be challenged to explore new tools to find creative ways to solve their design problems. In addition to design thinking concepts, the class focuses on necessary 21st century skills like collaboration, communication, problem solving, and more. In the end, students will be expected to formulate solutions, test, and present them in a way to share their findings.