STEAM and MakerSpace Websites:
STEM to STEAM: http://stemtosteam.org/
Make Education: http://makezine.com/education/
Makershed: An online store for Make. http://www.makershed.com/
Makerspace Playbook: School Edition: Download here
Instructables is a website specialising in user-created and uploaded do-it-yourself projects, which other users can comment on and rate for quality. It was created by Eric Wilhelm and Saul Griffith and launched in August 2005: http://www.instructables.com/
DIY: The best person to teach a kid is another kid. DIY is a safe online community for kids to discover new skills, meet friends who are geeks just like them, and be awesome. http://diy.org
Teaching Engineering: http://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/pubs/Abstracts/SchunnHowKidsLearn.pdf
Fab Lab: http://www.fabfoundation.org/fab-labs/
The Maker Map: http://themakermap.com/
Adelaide's 2015 Mini Maker Faire: http://www.makerfaireadelaide.com/
Make Education: http://makezine.com/education/
Makershed: An online store for Make. http://www.makershed.com/
Makerspace Playbook: School Edition: Download here
Instructables is a website specialising in user-created and uploaded do-it-yourself projects, which other users can comment on and rate for quality. It was created by Eric Wilhelm and Saul Griffith and launched in August 2005: http://www.instructables.com/
DIY: The best person to teach a kid is another kid. DIY is a safe online community for kids to discover new skills, meet friends who are geeks just like them, and be awesome. http://diy.org
Teaching Engineering: http://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/pubs/Abstracts/SchunnHowKidsLearn.pdf
Fab Lab: http://www.fabfoundation.org/fab-labs/
The Maker Map: http://themakermap.com/
Adelaide's 2015 Mini Maker Faire: http://www.makerfaireadelaide.com/
Programming & coding
Scratch (Mac and Windows) was developed by the MIT Media Lab and is hands-down the most popular programming language ever created for kids. It’s free, and the easy to use graphical interface features multiple turtles for turtle geometry, supports digital media integration, and projects may be published on the Web with the click of a mouse. Once published, other users may explore your creations, borrow some code or a cool sprite for use in their project, or remix the project. Scratch even keeps track of where each idea in a project came from so that authors are credited for their efforts. Scratch can be used with MaKey MaKey and LEGO WeDo robotics. Scratch website – Download Scratch and explore projects
http:// scratch.mit.edu
Arduino C Code (Sketches)
MODK.IT - A graphical block programming language for programming Lilypad, Arduino, and similar microcontrollers. http://modk.it
Hour of Code: This 20-hour course introduces core computer science and programming concepts. The course is designed for use in classrooms for grades K-8, but it is fun to learn at all ages. http://studio.code.org/
Mineclass: is an international shared learning project in Minecraft. Students from around the world are collaborating and creating in student devised challenges. Mineclass is an awesome student centric learning community. Join us! :) www.mineclass.org
http:// scratch.mit.edu
Arduino C Code (Sketches)
MODK.IT - A graphical block programming language for programming Lilypad, Arduino, and similar microcontrollers. http://modk.it
Hour of Code: This 20-hour course introduces core computer science and programming concepts. The course is designed for use in classrooms for grades K-8, but it is fun to learn at all ages. http://studio.code.org/
Mineclass: is an international shared learning project in Minecraft. Students from around the world are collaborating and creating in student devised challenges. Mineclass is an awesome student centric learning community. Join us! :) www.mineclass.org
Cardboard:
Makedo – Reusable connectors and hinges for turning cardboard packaging materials into elaborate structures and play objects. Makedo have reinvented cardboard construction with a new set of tools to make making even easier. An alternative to sticky tape and glue, Makedo parts let you cut, punch, connect and hinge cardboard like never before. http://mymakedo.com
Rolobox – Wheel sets for cardboard boxes. Great for use with Makedo and other materials. http://www.rolobox.com.au
Cardboard Automata – Machines made of cardboard http:// tinkering.exploratorium.edu/cardboard-automata/
The Caberet Mechanical Theatre - Projects, blogs, and kits for building whimsical moving mechanical sculpture. http://www.cabaret.co.uk/
Cardboard Institute of Technology - From the San Francisco Exploratorium http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/cit/
30 Ways to Use a Cardboard Box - From the Chicago Children’s Museum
http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/CCM_30_Ways_to_Use_a_Cardboard%20Box.pdf
Google Cardboard VR: https://www.remotepro.com.au/products/google-cardboard
Rolobox – Wheel sets for cardboard boxes. Great for use with Makedo and other materials. http://www.rolobox.com.au
Cardboard Automata – Machines made of cardboard http:// tinkering.exploratorium.edu/cardboard-automata/
The Caberet Mechanical Theatre - Projects, blogs, and kits for building whimsical moving mechanical sculpture. http://www.cabaret.co.uk/
Cardboard Institute of Technology - From the San Francisco Exploratorium http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/cit/
30 Ways to Use a Cardboard Box - From the Chicago Children’s Museum
http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/CCM_30_Ways_to_Use_a_Cardboard%20Box.pdf
Google Cardboard VR: https://www.remotepro.com.au/products/google-cardboard
Squishy Circuits
Squishy circuits are made by plugging batteries and components into conductive and non-conductive dough (that you can make yourself similar to 'play-doh').
Squishy Circuits – The home of all things related to Squishy Circuits. http://courseweb.stthomas.edu/apthomas/SquishyCircuits/
Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show about Squishy Circuits – Super-Awesome Sylvia explains Squishy Circuits to kids of all ages. Shows photos of dough-making process. http://makezine.com/2012/01/17/squishy-circuits-sylvias-mini-maker-show/
Squishy Circuits – The home of all things related to Squishy Circuits. http://courseweb.stthomas.edu/apthomas/SquishyCircuits/
Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show about Squishy Circuits – Super-Awesome Sylvia explains Squishy Circuits to kids of all ages. Shows photos of dough-making process. http://makezine.com/2012/01/17/squishy-circuits-sylvias-mini-maker-show/
Makey Makey
MaKey MaKey creates a simple alligator clip-based interface between the computer and everyday objects. It plugs into the USB port of any computer, even a Raspberry Pi, and turns household objects into a keyboard or joystick. Play a piano made of bananas, a drum solo on your best friend’s head, a xylophone made of flowers, or a video game with a controller made of paper and Play-Doh. The MaKey MaKey simplifies the input so you don’t have to worry about resistance or capacitance – just attach the alligator clips to any real world object. The “neat phenomena” and playfulness of the MaKey MaKey makes it a great introduction to physical computing prior to tackling Raspberry Pi or Arduino.
MaKey MaKey website – http://www.makeymakey.com/
Getting Started with MaKey Makey – http://www.makeymakey.com/howto.php
Digitally Interfaced Book: Paper, Graphite, Makey Makey, Scratch, and Imagination – Instructions for completing an interactive book project http://digitalis.nwp.org/resource/4885
MaKey MaKey website – http://www.makeymakey.com/
Getting Started with MaKey Makey – http://www.makeymakey.com/howto.php
Digitally Interfaced Book: Paper, Graphite, Makey Makey, Scratch, and Imagination – Instructions for completing an interactive book project http://digitalis.nwp.org/resource/4885
Arduino
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for anyone making interactive projects.
Arduino website: http://www.arduino.cc/
All About Circuits; Use Relays to Control High-Voltage Circuits with an Arduino: http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/
Arduino website: http://www.arduino.cc/
All About Circuits; Use Relays to Control High-Voltage Circuits with an Arduino: http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/
Arduino Lilypad
What is wearable computing? What was science fiction a few years ago is now possible as a classroom project. Known as wearable computing, e-textiles, or soft-circuits, these small computers can be incorporated into clothing or other projects where mobility and flexibility are desired.
Lilypad is a variation of Arduino, specially designed to be used in clothing and other textile objects. Designed by Leah Buechley at the MIT Media Lab, the board is machine washable and flexible. Sewing with conductive thread, rather than wire, creates circuits. Lilypad works with switches, sensors, lights, buzzers, battery holders, and other electronic components used with traditional Arduino microcontrollers.
Lilypad Arduino – http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardLilyPad
LilyPond – Lilypad and other e-textile projects and workshop ideas from the inventors of the Lilypad. http:// lilypond.media.mit.edu
Getting hands-on with soft circuits – An e-textile workshop facilitators guide by Emily Lovell (e-book) http://web.media.mit.edu/~emme/guide.pdf
Soft Circuit Saturdays – Tutorials and project ideas very suitable for kids from Angela, a maker in New England. http://softcircuitsaturdays.com/
Lilypad is a variation of Arduino, specially designed to be used in clothing and other textile objects. Designed by Leah Buechley at the MIT Media Lab, the board is machine washable and flexible. Sewing with conductive thread, rather than wire, creates circuits. Lilypad works with switches, sensors, lights, buzzers, battery holders, and other electronic components used with traditional Arduino microcontrollers.
Lilypad Arduino – http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardLilyPad
LilyPond – Lilypad and other e-textile projects and workshop ideas from the inventors of the Lilypad. http:// lilypond.media.mit.edu
Getting hands-on with soft circuits – An e-textile workshop facilitators guide by Emily Lovell (e-book) http://web.media.mit.edu/~emme/guide.pdf
Soft Circuit Saturdays – Tutorials and project ideas very suitable for kids from Angela, a maker in New England. http://softcircuitsaturdays.com/
Hummingbird Robots
The Hummingbird Kit contains everything you need to built super cool robots, complete with motors, light, and sensors out of recycled materials. Hummingbird robots can be programmed with Scratch or
Snap! Not only are these languages designed for learning computer
science and embraced by children, but the screen and outside world may
now join forces.
Hummingbird Robot Kit web site - www.hummingbirdkit.com
Getting started with Hummingbird classroom kit: http://www.hummingbirdkit.com/learning
Invent To Learn all-in-one Hummingbird page - www.inventtolearn.com/hummingbird
Hummingbird Robot Kit web site - www.hummingbirdkit.com
Getting started with Hummingbird classroom kit: http://www.hummingbirdkit.com/learning
Invent To Learn all-in-one Hummingbird page - www.inventtolearn.com/hummingbird
littleBits electronics
littleBits electronic components are part toy, part electronic prototyping platform. They snap together magnetically and are color-coded for ease of use. All littleBit components are compatible with the Arduino microcontollers.
littleBits website www.littlebits.cc
littleBit Lesson ideas http://littlebits.cc/education
littleBit Projects: www.littleBits.cc/projects
Make something that does something - an intro to littleBits https://s3.amazonaws.com/littleBits_pdfs/DELUXE-booklet.pdf
Arduino Bit Tips - Use the Arduino with standard Arduino C code (sketches) www.littlebits.cc/bits/arduino
To find sample sketches (code) at www.littlebits.cc/arduino-sketches
littleBits website www.littlebits.cc
littleBit Lesson ideas http://littlebits.cc/education
littleBit Projects: www.littleBits.cc/projects
Make something that does something - an intro to littleBits https://s3.amazonaws.com/littleBits_pdfs/DELUXE-booklet.pdf
Arduino Bit Tips - Use the Arduino with standard Arduino C code (sketches) www.littlebits.cc/bits/arduino
To find sample sketches (code) at www.littlebits.cc/arduino-sketches