Kokomo High School

High School • Kokomo, Indiana

Learning Goals: Create a place dedicated to STEM within Kokomo High School

Highlighted Products: Magnetic Maker Table Bundle, Mobile Visible Tool Cart, 100 W. Laser Cutter, Guider 2S 3D Printers

Kokomo High School is working towards STEM Certification, and the makerspace is part of the effort to bring STEM learning to life. The new makerspace at Kokomo High School features a laser cutter, Guider 2S 3D Printers, Mobile Maker Tables, a Mobile Maker Storage Cart, soldering irons and electronics benches, a sewing machine, tools, and storage for various consumables. STEM Kits targeted at expanding the computer science skills of high school students, including Arduino and IoT Kits, also were designed into the makerspace. Kokomo High School officials worked closely with several community and corporate partners to work towards their vision of creating experiential learning opportunities. The administration and teacher leadership teams worked with Equitable Education Solutions to create new STEM units that could be applied across several content areas. Equitable Education Solutions has helped Kokomo High School implement these units through targeted professional development, as well as coaching. The team also is a participant in the Gear UP Grant, which is facilitated through Purdue University. This makerspace also builds on a makerspace in the local community, SHAK Makerspace.