Explore innovative ideas, resources, and materials for creating “makerspaces” where students can “tinker” and invent! Discover how familiar foods, toys, and household items were invented- and how many successful inventions came about because an inventor made a “mistake”, persevered to solve the problem, or discovered a new direction. To participate in the demos of the activities, please have the following materials ready: 1. 3 sheets of paper (any color) 2. A handful of loose parts (anything you have on hand) 3. A roll of scotch tape 4. 3 pipe cleaners