Lay the groundwork for a successful project

So much planning goes into open-ended student projects and observers often don't know - but we do! That's why we drew up some templates to help you plan. You'll recognize a lot of familiar elements from templates that you already use, but we made sure to incorporate Maker-specific concerns for extra guidance (required tools, time, design process for students, etc.)

Click below to download templates:

• Project Overview
  sketch out the basics of your project
• Detailed day-to-day lesson schedule
  set deadlines, tally supplies, make a list of shared spaces to reserve
• Project checklist
  a quick self-assessment - does your project have what it needs to give your students all the benefits of a Maker experience?

Our 8-Step Maker Methodology
Click each step for information and downloadable planning tools.

1. Define your learning goals for the project
2. Discover other projects that can inspire your own
3. Create your own Maker project ideas
4. Choose the best idea for you and your students
5. Plan the day-to-day details of your project 
6. Deliver your plan - roll out the project and facilitate your students' work 
7. Share your students' work with a larger community
8. Reflect and refine improve your project plans