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by , posted on 3:31 PM, March 27, 2018
Do you take things apart? Consider these guidelines developed by NSTA's Safety Resource person Kenneth Roy.
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Breakerspaces are areas where students demolish, repurpose, fix, or disassemble appliances, electronics, toys, and other devices to learn how they work, what components were used to create them, and how they were designed. Like any type of construction or demolition work, safety preparation is absolutely critical. When preparing a breakerspace activity, teachers should consider the following safety guidelines.