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MAKE-it Program Overview

Purpose
The MAKE-it program creates opportunities for each middle school student to build a solid foundation of STEM skills and gain an awareness of related careers.

Grade Level Programs

5th Grade Introductory Program
Engineering is Elementary modules integrated into the science curriculum and cross-curricular units, and "Intro to Engineering Day," and a summer STEM camp.

6th Grade Basic Program
Advanced Engineering is Elementary modules integrated into the science curriculum and cross-curricular units, and "Engineering Day," and manufacturing facilities field trips.

7th Grade Intermediate Program
Gateway to Technology course implemented, a university coordinated STEM Fair, and the "Trink-it" Project.

8th Grade Advanced Program
Advanced Gateway to Technology course implemented and the "Cutting Edge" Project.

Curriculum Descriptions

Engineering is Elementary (EIE)
Challenging age-appropriate engineering curriculum integrating current science content with key engineering concepts using inquiry-based project learning. Find out more.

Gateway to Technology (GTT)
Project Lead The Way middle school curriculum providing project-based learning, using an inquiry-based approach relating engineering technology to the young adolescents' daily lives. Find out more.

Activity Descriptions

STEM Camp
Immerses students into week-long rigorous educational experiences through hands-on inquiry exploration and real world application of STEM.

Intro to Engineering Day/Engineering Day
Engages students in real-life applications of engineering design using hands-on activities. The days will include COSI-on-Wheels, a COSI museum program delivered with onsite engineers.

Manufacturing facilities field trips
Familiarizes students with industrial settings and offers personalized interactions with onsite engineers.

"Trink-it" Project
Induces students to integrate knowledge learned about problem-solving, engineering design, the laser engraver, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, vinyl cutter, and compatible software to create item with the MAKE-it logo.

STEM Fair
Motivates students to create a team-based project demonstrating their understanding of teamwork and the engineering design. Community members and university staff will judge the local fairs. Winners of each local fair advance to the Mercer/Auglaize Consortium Fair hosted/housed/judged by partner universities.

"Cutting Edge" Project
Sets high expectations for students to utilize scientific and teamwork skills to collaborate with a local business to create a "cutting edge" project. Using advanced skills on the laser engraver, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), vinyl cutter, and software, students will design, create, produce, and market a product to/with the business' clientele.