Hackerspace

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hackerspace

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the funding model?Relies on membership fees, donations, grants, and volunteer labor for operational sustainability
2. Why do people use hackerspaces?People use hackerspaces to learn new skills, get help from friends, and make things that would be too expensive to do alone. It helps everyone grow their creativity and teamwork.
3. What tools can I find in a hackerspace?You can find 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, electronics stations, soldering irons, and even craft tools. All of these help you turn ideas into real objects.

Digital Fabrication: The process of creating physical objects from digital designs using machines like 3D printers.
Open Source Hardware: Hardware whose design is made publicly available, allowing anyone to study, modify, and distribute it.
Entrepreneurialism: The activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.