Crystal radio science project: investigate how to build your own AM radio using a kit, and see how changing the radio configuration can allow you to tune in to different stations
What is the fastest bristlebot you can make? Try building these simple robots with different toothbrush heads and race them side-by-side to see which design is the fastest.
Try this series of drone science activities - build and experiment with a DIY popsicle stick drone!
Investigate how different amounts of air in a hovercraft's balloon affect how long the hovercraft can hover.
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
Robotics for School: Create Four Easy Robots Using Simple Materials: This story starts on October of 2022, when I volunteered to be mentor of Bahadir, an amazing Grade 5 kid, who required personalized STEAM lessons once per week. Inspired by the Superhero Cyborgs project by Autodesk and KidMob, my intention was to tr…
How to Make a Simple Motor: Here is a fun way to explore the inner workings of a simple motor. This is a great project for use in the classroom or at home. Making your own Motor is an excellent introduction into the world of technology.
This oh-so-cool DIY smart phone projector will inspire little engineers to turn recyclables into inventions. There’s no stopping.
This oh-so-cool DIY smart phone projector will inspire little engineers to turn recyclables into inventions. There’s no stopping.
Build a roller coaster for a ping pong ball out of straws, hot glue, and a cardboard box for a base. This STEM challenge for kids is awesome because the materials are so simple and inexpensive! The track is surprisingly sturdy, and kids will have a blast creating a path for their ball. I would […]
Students will LOVE practicing engineering skills with this hands-on STEM Jellybean Structures. Best part? The taste-testing afterwards!
By Blair Blackwell -T apping into a student’s interest in sports can provide an effective, hands-on and fun approach to teaching STEM.
Hydraulic Craft Stick Box: Like some kind of magic, the hydraulic box smoothly opens with the press of a syringe. This project is a great way to discuss the power of hydraulics, and create a treasured keepsake that can store small things! Watch the video, or check out the ste…
You have a couple of epic Makey Makey kits, want to get your students engaged, yet don't know where to start? The Makey Makey website is slightly overwhelming?Here is your resource I used with my students that sorts it all out for ya!All activities are organized on comprehensive task cards (letter s...
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Instructions for Making a Homemade Wigglebot: A First "Robot" for Children that Draws Interesting Designs and Moves on Its Own
Instructions for Making a Homemade Wigglebot: A First "Robot" for Children that Draws Interesting Designs and Moves on Its Own
Instructions for Making a Homemade Wigglebot: A First "Robot" for Children that Draws Interesting Designs and Moves on Its Own
