A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO LAUNCHING YOUR FIRST MAKER PROGRAM
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Step 4: Choose Structure, Projects & Activities<br />
Activity 7: Outline Your Program<br />
ACTIVITY 7: OUTLINE <strong>YOUR</strong> <strong>PROGRAM</strong><br />
Once you’ve identified compelling activities, you can use the Program Outline Template to<br />
break down a day-by-day plan for your program. This will be your go-to planning document<br />
for the duration of your program. It will also be a useful tool to share with volunteers who are<br />
helping to facilitate your program and for finalizing your budget.<br />
TIME: 2 hours<br />
PEOPLE: 1-4<br />
MATERIALS: Program Outline Template and computer with internet<br />
CHOOSE A <strong>PROGRAM</strong> THEME<br />
Creating a compelling theme or story that weaves the activities in your program into a cohesive<br />
experience will help to motivate engagement. Themes you might consider include:<br />
<strong>PROGRAM</strong><br />
OUTLINE TEMPLATE<br />
This is a Maker Program<br />
Starter Kit resource,<br />
available on Google Drive.<br />
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Exploring and building prototypes of solutions to address a specific problem in your<br />
community or school<br />
A subject-based theme, such as “Ancient Egypt” or “Marine Biology”<br />
A multi-stage citizen science project; best done in partnership with a local nonprofit<br />
or scientist<br />
A theme that coincides with a community event series or school initiative; for example,<br />
adding electronics and e-textiles to your homecoming float<br />
Challenge-based projects or contests<br />
Ask your students what’s important to them<br />
Get creative! Use whatever will get your participants most excited<br />
GO <strong>TO</strong><br />
<strong>STEP</strong>:
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