Mister Schuermann

This #GirlsInSTEM squad is lifting all the things!! 💡⚡

#SheInnovates #MakerEd @megabrights.bsky.social #InternationalWomensDay

Version 1

Version 2

Version 3, with pneumatics

Grade 4 members using the Chompsaw to make better wheels for version 4

Our 'Skills Ontario' tech squad has had several iterations of their mobile lift system while training, making improvements along with the help from coach @teachergray.bsky.social 💡

#GirlsInSTEM #SheInnovates #MakerEd #MakerSpace #TLsky
@mrschuermann.bsky.social
@teacherpatel.bsky.social

Lifting a 10 lbs stool!!

The 'Skills Ontario' mechanical engineering squad is trying several designs ahead of their regional competition this week. Thanks for the tips coach @teacherpatel.bsky.social !

#GirlsInSTEM #PeelSkills #MakerEd #Makerspace #TLsky #EdTech
@mrschuermann.bsky.social @teachergray.bsky.social

Megabrights got a visit from Hackergal at the Peel District School board

Big thank you to the 'Hackergal' team for visiting with some Ozobot friends.

Coding these robot avatars to help better understand Canadian industry was an enriching experience for the grade 4 & 5 learners in the LLC.

#FutureReadyPeel
#CodeToLearn
#EdTech #STEM #MakerSpace
#TLsky #EduSky

Qubit, volume 1

Kindness 'Zine', parts of the 404 'Zine', MIT Rooted 'Zine' and the Indigenous built Roots & STEM 'Magazine' were looked at

We made a Zine ➡️ the "Qubit" ✨📙

... @megabrights.bsky.social did some research about what's out there, we co-created content & design, and the first issue has been printed!! Stay tuned for the digital edition📱

#FutureReadyPeel #Zine
#GirlsInSTEM #STEAM #MakerEd
@404media.co @medialab.bsky.social

Book highlighting Artivism as part of our modern learning culture at the Peel District School Board

Making media that connects to UN Global Goal 14

The @Megabrights.bsky.social 'Destination Imagination' squad is working to bring origami, digital music & @octostudioapp.bsky.social programs together to share their artivist narrative around environmental sustainability 💡🌿📣

#FutureReadyPeel
#GirlsInSTEM #MakerEd
#CodeToLearn #TLsky #Art

Members of the @Megabrights.bsky.social CAD squad learning to speak 3D & collaborating on replicating everyday objects with TinkerCAD ahead of the 'Skills Ontario' regional competition in the library at Peel DSB 📐✨

#FutureReadyPeel
#GirlsInSTEM #MakerEd
#TLsky #EdTech

Skills Ontario, HackerGal 'Hack-a-Thon' & World Robotic Olympiad!

...The @Megabrights.bsky.social #GirlsInSTEM team selecting their preferred squads for the upcoming competition season ✨

#FutureReadyPeel
#MakerSpace #STEAM
#SheInnovates

Lunar new year 2026: year of the fire horse around the world – in pictures From the heart of Beijing to far-flung Manilla, Panama, Moscow and New York, communities around the globe ring in the year of the fire horse

Lunar new year 2026: year of the fire horse around the world – in pictures

Credit to Sanrio for the fun graphic

Discussing using multiple EVENTS in a program

Grade 3 modern learners applying their computer science learning by building mini-games with CODE & Star Wars content in the library learning commons 👾🛸💡

➡️ bit.ly/code-starwars

#FutureReadyPeel
#CodeToLearn #STEAM
#MakerSpace #StarWars
#EdTech #TLsky

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#MakerEd #LearningThroughPlay

Making cardboard pillars and ramps to start a Rube Goldberg machine

Grade 2 friends: We just started learning about simple machines.
Me: Neat.
Grade 2 friends: Can we make something?
Me: Yes.

...seizing opportunities to learn through play in the library at Peel DSB ✨💡

#FutureReadyPeel
#MakerEd #STEAM
#EduSky #TLsky
#MakeDo #Cardboard
@rubeworks.com

Makedo equipment

ChompSaw

Sewing machine

Makedo accessories

Glad to see new low-tech maker tools rollin' into the library at the Peel District School Board 🪡📐⚒️ ...great for supporting student's play, projects & academic passions.

#FutureReadyPeel
#EdTech #TLsky #MakerEd
#Chompsaw #Makedo #Sewing
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
@megabrights.bsky.social

Making at the Peel District School Board

Ms Gray e-textile demo

Our team stitching stuffies & learning about e-textiles while hearing about #FutureReady fashions from innovator Maddy Maxie 🧵⚡💡

#GirlsInSTEM #MakerSpace
#EdTech #TLsky #Arduino
@mrschuermann.bsky.social
@teachergray.bsky.social
@teacherpatel.bsky.social

Design Thinking graphic organizer, link to download is available in the post

Inquiry spark through the 'Big Fix' program from the BBC

Developing human-centred solutions through an empathy lens for health-science studies w @teachergray.bsky.social's group of grade 3 modern learners in the library at the Peel DSB 🤔💡✨ ➡️ bit.ly/design-thinking-canvas-pdf

#FutureReadyPeel
#MakerEd #Inquiry
#EduSky #TLsky
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

Excellent work by the grade 4 & grade 5 @megabrights.bsky.social to fix-up & code our robots in record time! Great work team! 🤖✨

#FutureReadyPeel
#LearningThroughPlay
#GirlsInSTEM #MakerEd
#CodeToLearn #TLsky
@lego-group.bsky.social

Final round of earthquake testing for our grade 3 urban structure prototypes ahead of modern learners 'sharing' their findings through persuasive media options 🤔📝🎥🖌️

#FutureReadyPeel
#STEM #MakerEd #Inquiry
@PeelSchools #TLsky
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

Simone Giertz talking about her manicure robot & inventors process

Primo robot

LEGO WeDo2 robots

Modern learning team members taking in some #GrowthMindset advice from scrappy robot maker Simone Giertz at our "Robot Doctor" meet-up, where we will unearth all the robots in the building & get them movin'!

#GirlsInSTEM
#SheInnovates
#CodeToLearn
#MakerSpace #STEAM
@mrschuermann.bsky.social

Making plans with help from books and databases

Grade 2 friends teaming up with cardboard tools

Collaborating with grade 2 friends on creating relevant dwellings for potential animal visitors to our school in the library at the Peel DSB 💡🐦🏘️

#FutureReadyPeel #Inquiry
#MakerSpace #MakeDo #MakerEd
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

Great start! ✨ #ShineBright!

➡️ tinyurl.com/megabrights

Tech prep & CODE pathways handout

Members started the season by composing music & creating dance routines with CODE after being inspired by the CS artist Miral Kotb & her dance team 🎧🪩👩‍💻

#FutureReadyPeel #GirlsInSTEM #MakerEd
@girlswhocode.bsky.social
@mrschuermann.bsky.social
@teachergray.bsky.social
@teacherpatel.bsky.social

Grade 3 modern learners tested their 'earthquake-proof' designs, recorded data & had collaborative STEM discussions about how to improve & optimize their structures 🏢🤔💬...more to come!

#FutureReadyPeel
#MakerSpace #MakerEd
#STEAM #Inquiry #TLsky
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

Grade 2 modern learners having a bit of STEM fun ahead of the winter break ❄️👨‍💻 Give it a try ➡️ bit.ly/frozen-fun

#FutureReadyPeel
#RubeGoldbergMachine
#HourOfCode #Elves
#EdTech #TLsky

Prototype no.1 is locked in & ready for testing on our 'earthquake simulator'! 🫨

...grade 3 modern learners are excited to see how long their design stays upright while loaded with extra weight 🔍🤞

#FutureReadyPeel #STEM
#GlobalGoals #UrbanPlanning
#MakerSpace #MakeDo #Inquiry
#EduSky #TLsky

Grade 3 modern learners teaming up to construct strong, urban prototype buildings from their detailed plans at Peel DSB 🏗️ 🪛📐

Stress testing will begin soon!

#FutureReadyPeel
#GlobalGoals #STEM
#MakerSpace #Makedo
#EduSky #TLsky
#SchoolLibrarian

Open ended technology and maker tools on display for our first MegaBrights meet-up for 25/26 at the Peel District School Board

HUGE turnout for our initial @megabrights.bsky.social registration meet-up of 25/26!

Great responses from grade 4 & grade 5 girls about why they'd like to be part of the team ✨

#ShineBright #GirlsInSTEM
#FutureReadyPeel #MakerSpace #STEAM
@teachergray.bsky.social
@teacherpatel.bsky.social

A great way to advocate for the importance of school libraries is to showcase all of the awesome happening there!

Great fun exploring rustic clothing, measurement & the design cycle with these grade 3 modern learners! Thanks for collaborating @teachergray.bsky.social 💡🤝

#TLsky #EduSky #MakerEd
#STEM #Inquiry
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

#FutureReadyPeel ✨