MakerSpace to Capstone: Plans and Progress Towards an Integrated K-12 Design Thinking and STEAM Curriculum
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Berkeley Preparatory School is dedicated to preparing students for an ever-changing future. From the MakerSpace in Lower Division, to the Elder Digital Lab and the Smith Fabrication Studio in Middle Division, to the Best Design Studio and Lasher Design Studio in the Upper Division, we are focused on providing opportunities for students to imagine, design and create. Our school’s vision statement of “Berkeley puts people in the world who make a positive difference” is being weaved into all elements of learning. Technology, making, and design thinking are all valuable skills in creating a mindset to achieve this goal.
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