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Kids Tech Club: 3D Printer Field Trip
This week we went to the College of Engineering Design Lab for a demonstration of their 3D printer, 3D scanner and CNC Mill & Lathe. Steve Struckman was our amazing tour guide. He showed us all...
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Coding and Making Resources for Youth
A version of this post promoting summer coding and making activities originally appeared on Iowa Tech Chicks with additional Iowa City/Cedar Rapids-specific information. Coding Code.org: Short Hour of...
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Making Monday: Music Projects for Makers
The beginning of a weekly extension of the Coding & Making Resource list I put together for Iowa Tech Chicks and also featured on this blog. This week, the focus is music projects for makers. Music...
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Making Monday: National Week of Making
June 12-18 is the National Week of Making, which coincides with last weekend’s National Maker Faire in Washington, D.C. If you tweet about any projects you do this week, add the hashtag #weekofmaking....
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Making Monday: Sun, Wind & Water
Wind, water and sun, the staples of summer fun — and renewable energy. Kits for Iowa Educators University of Northern Iowa Center for Energy and Environmental Education is the go-to place for Iowa...
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Making Monday: Toothbrush Robots
Mini robots created with parts from old toothbrushes (both standard and electric) take center stage today. Bristlebots Photo by Windell Oskay Bristlebots are a popular “first robot” project with many...
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Maker Monday: Magnets
This week’s Maker Monday highlights magnets. Magnets impact so much in our world (and are just plain fun!). Do not do loose magnet projects with children who put things in their mouths. Preschool...
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Maker Monday: Paper Circuits
For makers looking to include art in their STEM programming, paper circuits are a great way to both teach electronics and allow for plenty of creative freedom. I introduced paper circuits at a Circuit...
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