Creative Maker Extension Unit (Grades 6-12)

This guide provides a structured set of creative projects for high school students who want to move beyond basic craft worksheets. It focuses on practical making, product design and visual presentation, with tasks that build from simple activities into more detailed, portfolio-level work.

Projects combine hands-on materials such as polymer clay, air-dry clay, mixed media and basic craft tools with design thinking and presentation skills. Students work through a mix of short tasks and extended projects, allowing flexibility for single lessons or multi-week builds.

The guide is best suited to students who enjoy making, detail work and creative design. It can be used as a standalone unit, a term portfolio, or alongside other subjects. Students are encouraged to begin with simpler paper-based or sampler tasks before progressing to more refined, product-style pieces.

The outcome is a collection of completed projects that demonstrate practical skills, design development and clear visual presentation.