The MKG STEM Lab is a makerspace for students to get excited about learning! In the STEM Lab, students will extend their understanding of concepts they are learning in other parts of their school day through hands-on, open-ended, student-led activities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). All MKG students (1-5) have STEM class once every six days.
During their time in the STEM Lab, students might be interacting with technology like robotics and computers, working with art materials, reading and writing, taking apart electronics, discovering patterns, creating digital media, creating a song, building, tinkering...the possibilities are nearly endless! Students have opportunities to explore what they are passionate about, and discover new passions along the way. They are encouraged to solve problems by thinking outside the box and collaborating with peers.
How can I get involved?
If you have a career, talent or hobby that fits within the STEM fields, we would love to have you visit our makerspace and share your knowledge. Please contact Louis Steinberg ([email protected])
We are always looking for more materials for our school STEM Lab. Let us help you declutter your house! Check out the list of STEM Lab materials on the other side of this paper for items that we can use. If you don’t see something on the list, but are wondering if we’d be able to use it, please contact us.
stem lab materials list
Legos, K’nex, KEVA blocks, etc.
Board game pieces, dice, spinners, etc.
Action figures, Playmobils, etc
Tools:
Hot glue guns and glue
Pliers (regular and needlenose)
Tiles
PVC pipe
Wood (small pieces)
Flooring samples
Paper:
Scrapbooking paper
Stickers
Paper of all kinds
Cardboard tubes (NOT toilet paper tubes)
Craft Supplies:
Tape (duct, Scotch, packaging, masking, electrical, washi)
Pom poms
Beads
Pipe cleaners
Googly eyes
Craft foam
Craft sticks
Basically anything except glitter!
Misc:
Old (clean!) socks
Broken or no longer needed household electric items such as CD/DVD players, tape players, radios, etc. (NOT broken cameras, items with blades, or items with screens)
Corks
***We can ALWAYS use gift cards in any amount to places like Michaels, Home Depot, Target, JoAnn Fabric, Amazon, etc. ***
Thanks for your help! 😎