HackerspaceSG

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/hackerspacesg

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 organizational structure?A member-supported community workshop and technology hub
2. What is the geographic focus?Serves the community in Singapore
3. Where can I find HackerspaceSG?HackerspaceSG is located in Singapore and is open to anyone who wants to learn and create with technology.
4. What kinds of tools can I use at HackerspaceSG?You can use 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, electronics prototyping gear, and powerful computers to make and test ideas.

Do-ocracy: A system where those who do the work have the authority, emphasizing action and contribution over hierarchy.
Digital Fabrication: The process of creating physical objects from digital designs using computer-controlled manufacturing technologies.
Open Access: Providing unrestricted availability of resources, tools, and information to members and the community.
Incubator: An organization that supports new businesses and startups by providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.