3 To Try Before EOY!

Seven weeks left of school and counting, right? Are you thinking:
  • Oh no! My goal was to design an activity in the Maker Space and I ran out of time!
  • What am I going to do to engage my students at the end of the year?
  • Is it too late to try something new?
If you are thinking even one of these, then here are 3 activities you can try in 30 minutes or less! 

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