MPA Makerspace

A PK-12 space where students dream, imagine, share, grow, innovate, play, explore, design, and inspire one another to make a difference in our world.

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

Interesting article on AI and writing https://t.co/RPFzLHjYQt

[Arnaud Pfeffer @arnaudpfef]

Automated Suminagashi 🤖
Suminagashi technique is usually done by hitting a fixed point on the water with brushes.
By adding movement as the brushes successively touch the water, we create a movement, a water flow showing the passage of the tool.
#plottertwitter #drawing

[Cabaret Mechanical Theatre @CabaretMT]

We are preparing the materials for our next online course starting on January 25th. There are just a few places remaining if you want to join us for 6 weeks of tinkering with automata. Click here to get involved:
https://t.co/1TfPg9X2JK

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

@smartinseb @TinkeringStudio Perhaps the goal is to fall in love with the process and experiences you have 'while' you are learning

[Darrell Wakelam @DarrellWakelam]

‘Egg Box Insects’
Taking apart egg boxes and using the many different shapes is a great sculptural challenge for all ages! You could do this from Reception right through to Yr6 and above with varying complexity.
https://t.co/28aN3vN8fg #ArtShaped

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

Long time since I shared the @MakeyMakey with teachers... its still so magical!

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

A beautiful google doodle : https://t.co/AuaFWD9s6n

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

Sixth graders are having so much fun playing the Shut the Box game THEY made in the makerspace workshop! #makered #kidscanbuild #carpentryforkids

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Sweet Sixteen CO2 dragster racing today! 3...2...1...GO! The seventh graders even provided their own photographer.

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

Middle schoolers are experimenting with @SnapCircuits today! #ohlmslaw #circuits #makered

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The Hummingbird Showcase was a success! Check out some of the projects created by the eighth graders. https://t.co/jJBaqQWkM8 @birdbraintech #kidscancode #makered

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

Check out “Happy Plant” brought to you by Annika, Ava, and Olivia! @birdbraintech #girlscancode #makered

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

Upper school costuming class is learning how to use the #Singer sewing machines! #lifeskills #everyonecansew

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

The fifth graders are making #ToysFromTrash today! Check out this Tik-Tiki! https://t.co/dNKMddeYir

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It is a great day in the shop when we hear the buzz of the power sanders! Students are fine tuning their dragsters. @BoschToolsNA #co2cars #makered

[mastodon.social/@AnnMariePT @amptMN]

Have I mentioned how proud I am of the PLL team? These *undergrads* figured out in mere weeks, how to scale a project from 2,500 people to over 15,000. During a pandemic.

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

Lower and middle school students at Mounds Park Academy contributed to this collaborative project with @OKGoSandbox! People from all over the world came together to create positive and inspirational pieces of art. #ArtTogetherNow
https://t.co/Y8Fubixn4U

[OK Go Sandbox @OKGoSandbox]

✨Our next #ArtTogetherNow video is up and running✨ This one features electronic music, kids around the world, and so many of you😊 Check it out here! https://t.co/4Lu8nw0e8L

[MPA Makerspace @MPAMakerspace]

Sixth graders are appreciating a beautiful Minnesota day by creating Andy Goldsworthy inspired art with found things in nature! #AndyGoldsworthy #EarthMonth

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Eighth grade students are using the drill press to drill holes for their CO2 dragsters!