
Participants are introduced to the laser cutter by designing and fabricating their own nametag. This activity introduces the basics of 2D design and laser cutting. This project can be done [ … ]
Participants are introduced to the laser cutter by designing and fabricating their own nametag. This activity introduces the basics of 2D design and laser cutting. This project can be done [ … ]
Theme What is the theme or topic to be presented? Using paper shapes to create tessellations in order to prove certain geometric transformation concepts. Learning Objectives Students will be able [ … ]
Theme What is the theme or topic to be presented? Using muscle wire to mimic the action of applying electrical current to the severed legs of a frog by creating a [ … ]
Theme What is the theme or topic to be presented? Repurposing and reusing materials that would normally be considered trash can make something useful and environmentally sustainable. Learning Objectives Students will [ … ]
Theme What is the theme or topic to be presented? Students will experiment with pH and create a tasty carbonated beverage that is less acidic than those found in stores. [ … ]
Theme What is the theme or topic to be presented? Manipulating three-dimensional solids with fixed volume to solve real-world problems. Learning Objectives Students will be able to: • Understand the basic [ … ]
Theme What is the theme or topic to be presented? Electric power and its various fluctuations and applications. Learning Objectives Students will be able to: • Apply the terms electric [ … ]
Prerequisite: Students will need to understand the meaning and application of the following vocabulary terms if they are to derive meaning from the Maker Activity: Viscosity, Reynolds Number, Laminar, Compressibility, [ … ]
Theme What is the theme or topic to be presented? Exothermic and Endothermic reactions as demonstrated through the creation of hand warmers and ice cream. Learning Objectives Students will be [ … ]
Theme What is the theme or topic to be presented? Students will design an optic device that displays a virtual image by implementing their knowledge of the principles of reflection, [ … ]
Theme: Fluid density and polarity Learning Objectives: Students will be able to: • Define and understand how polarity affects fluid interaction. • Define and understand how density affects fluid interaction. [ … ]
This webpage provides examples of: Online tools to support staff collaboration and project management. Documents to help users operate equipment. Tools for managing and maintaining equipment Online tools to [ … ]
This Project Ideas section was created by Tufts University’s Maker Interns at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach in January 2016. Matt (Internship Supervisor), Trang, Vincent, Luke, Rose, Orian, [ … ]
Participants are introduced to the art of stop motion animation. Stop motion animation is a fun way for students to explore concepts and themes through filmmaking. For example: This SAM [ … ]
Participants build a ‘Silly Walker’ robot that moves without wheels. This project introduces the basics of building and programming LEGO MINDSTORMS. Introduction to materials: this activity introduces students to LEGO [ … ]
Participants create a laser cut structure by first prototyping the structure in cardboard then with the laser cutter. Teamwork: participants must work effectively in groups to create a structure. Process: [ … ]
Participants create a 3D printed figurine as a group with individuals each designing a part of the figurine (such as head, torso, arms, and legs). A ball and socket joint [ … ]
Sampoerna University’s SMARTLAB provides a space for the development and dissemination of STEM education. Such as through teacher training and curriculum development workshops. The SMARTLAB was designed with custom tables on [ … ]
The educators were challenged to make a chair from cardboard that can support a facilitator. Extra points if it’s able to support more than 1! After the activitiy each group [ … ]
Participants were split into four groups for this training session. Each group was given a thumb drive that contained a partial lesson plan for a LEGO project and pictures/video examples. [ … ]
Example of an EV3 puppet Upload and share puppet show projects: PURPOSE Students build upon their LEGO programming and building experience in this culminating project. Students master presentation skills and [ … ]