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April 2, 2017

Photos: Clarke County School District Maker Faire

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The Clarke County School District held its first-ever Maker Faire Saturday afternoon at Clarke Central High School. The event featured more than 100 students from all 21 CCSD schools, including exhibits on arts and crafts, 3D printing, film, music, drones, robots, science, engineering, agriculture and more. All photos by Flagpole contributing photographer Austin Steele.

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Students play chess with 3D-printed chess pieces.

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Chemist and amateur astronomer Maurice Snook, known as Athens' "Mr. Science," shows children how to look through a telescope.

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Children ride on a sofa outfitted with bike tires.

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A member of the Lyndon House Spinners talks to students.

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Children play with remote-controlled robots.

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