Lucy T. Davis is proud to announce the addition of the Makerspace Lab! The Makerspace Lab provides hands-on, creative ways of encouraging students to design, experiment, build and invent as they deeply engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). Students visit this lab on a rotation schedule. In the lab, students participate in activities such as 3-Dimensional printing, coding, robotics, animation, engineering and much more. These activities require students to use collaboration and creative thinking to solve problems while learning and having fun. We believe these collaborative activities will improve student achievement, while increasing confidence and inclusivity. Engaging students in STEAM based learning is one of our core beliefs. The Profile of a South Carolina Graduate states our students should be developing skills of creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration and teamwork, communication, information media and technology, and knowing how to learn. Inquiry, collaboration, and an emphasis on process-based learning are the core essentials of our lab. During the Maker Space Lab, student groups have tasks that inspire curiosity and compel them to ask questions and seek solutions. If you are curious about how you can promote STEAM at home? Here are a few tips: Read with your child. Books can open a door to new diverse places, ideas, and careers that students may never experience. A quick web search will bring up tons of STEAM themed children’s books. Cooking as a family can teach fractions, temperature, geometry and creativity. Promote coding as part of your child’s tech time at home. Allow them to teach you how to code. Give your child building challenges using household materials. Encourage wonder by going on nature walks, stargazing, and visiting zoos and museums. We are excited about our Makerspace Lab here at Lucy T. Davis as we work to provide our students with life skills and knowledge to be successful!
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