[ISLMA-Share] Maker Lab- Soldering

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Who says they can’t use a hot glue gun?? Lol. I’ve got my 2-5th graders using them. Seriously. They burn themselves once. And that’s it. Teachable moment. I’d take it slow with the solder iron and keep a steady watch. I’m all for teaching life lessons in the space if you can afford the time.  So many kids can’t use these tools at home. I love exposing them to it!!

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> On Mar 25, 2018, at 5:38 PM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> I don't currently have a MakerSpace, but as someone who recently learned to solder, I'm not sure I'd want kids that young to solder. If they can't use a hot glue gun, they certainly shouldn't solder (since sometimes the fumes from the solder can be harmful). Just my two cents.
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>> On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 10:06 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>> Does anyone have a maker area where they let elementary kids (3/4 graders) solder?  Any suggestions?  
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