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 [ … ]
Second Project to Introduce Laser Cutting
Tessellations
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 [ … ]
Muscle Wire
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 [ … ]
Repurposing Recycled Wastes
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 [ … ]
Determining pH
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. [ … ]
Plane Geometry
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 [ … ]
Electric Motor
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 [ … ]
Hydraulics
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, [ … ]
Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions
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 [ … ]
Optics: Camera Obscura
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, [ … ]
Lava Lamps: Fluid Polarity
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. [ … ]
Suggestions for Supporting the Space
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 [ … ]
Maker Internship
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, [ … ]
Project to Introduce Stop Motion Animation
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 [ … ]
Project to Introduce LEGO MINDSTORMS
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 [ … ]
Project to Introduce Laser Cutting
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: [ … ]
Project to Introduce 3D Printing
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 [ … ]
Example Spaces
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 [ … ]
3D Model of Ball and Socket Joint
This 123D Design file of a joint can be used to attach 3D printed parts together. Example of Jointed Figurine
Make Furniture!
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 [ … ]
LEGO Curriculum
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. [ … ]
What do you hope to get out of this experience?
Below is a list of important factors for teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that was developed during the curriculum training session from Jakarta, Malang and Batu high school teachers.
Engineering Design Process
The Engineering Design Process (Proses Desain Teknik) which was used as method for structuring the curriculum lesson plans.
Importance of Making – Outcomes
STEM education environments have positive impacts on both students and teachers. This document outlines some of those outcomes.
Project 5 & 6: Puppet Show
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 [ … ]