Kid-friendly atlas featuring maps and infographics about trade, oil production, agriculture, pollution, architecture, internet access, and space launches. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for online information.
how the maker movement is changing our schools, our jobs, and our minds
Dougherty, Dale
2016
Provides an introduction to the Maker Movement and discusses how making impacts personal and social development and fosters an active and engaged mindset.
Presents sixty-five projects from "Make" magazine, with diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and additional resources for each technology-based project.
Discusses what it takes to achieve success in the fields of manufacturing and automotive care, and gives practical advice on how to use vocational school, training programs, and college to obtain such careers as auto mechanic, engineer, drafter or industrial illustrator, or skilled factory worker.
Demonstrates to elementary school teachers how they can teach technology and incorporate it into other areas of the curriculum. The book is made up of twenty-four planned and tested work units that can be adapted to any grade level.
Describes careers in building, covering architect, civil engineer, landscape architect, electrician, aerospace engineer, welder, set designer, and more.
Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for over 120 do-it-yourself projects related to home and garden, entertainment, computers, games, food, and other areas of life, selected by the editors at "MAKE" magazine and "Instructables.com.".
