Imagination Lab Resources

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Children on a model of a car at the entrance of the Imagination Lab

Imagination Lab

Imagination Lab is a creative place that embraces play-based learning. It is the School of Education's makerspace where faculty, students, staff, local schools, and other community partners join together to tinker and play. Our vision is to promote hands-on-learning and develop 21st century skills. There are several opportunities and resources to express your creative inspirations like 3D printing, origami, CNC machines, tote bag sketching, cardboard modeling, and do-it-yourselves projects. You can follow the template designs or create something innovation as Imagination is Limitless!

 

3D Printing Curriculum


This is a 16-week 3D printing curriculum for middle school students.  

 

Activity Corner

This lists various tinkering activities for elementary and middle school students.

 

Smithsonian Assessments

This lists various Smithsonian article based assessments connecting the 3D printing curriculum and the activity corner modules.

Sample Workshop Resources

4 weeks Timeline (SIU Honors Program Model)

8 weeks Timeline (Illinois Tuotoring Initiative Model)

Architecture Unit for Grades 3-5

Architecture Unit for Grades 6-8

16 weeks (America Reads Design Scholars Program Model)