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May 2020
Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour: Tinkering!
On this week's Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour Dale Dougherty talks with Gever Tulley of Tinkering School about maker education, how to motivate people to experiment and fail and try again, and how to communicate the maker mindset and have fun doing it. Dale Dougherty Dale first developed and launched Make:magazine in 2005, and Maker Faire in 2006, while at O’Reilly Media where he had worked since 1984 as an editor of computing books. Dale’s vision and mission continue to…
Find out more »Make a Kaleidocycle with Ryan Bell
Join Ryan Bell to learn how to make a Kaleidocycle, a kinetic paper sculpture that you can flex and rotate to show new drawings, patterns or stories. Learn how to assemble your first kaleidocycle during our workshop & decorate it with a simple pattern. See different ways of making and decorating your next kaleidocycle as well as other kinetic paper sculptures you can make. MATERIALS: Kaleidocycle template Coloring utensils Scissors Tape Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwuFXdiDQVM See the project here:…
Find out more »Stupid Robot Desktop Fighting System
Stupid Robot Fighting League was originally inspired by a child's instinct to poke things with a stick, but it is a bit more flash than that. Created by John Espin in Te Puke, New Zealand, it began its life around October 2016. It's been featured on: ESPN, Right This Minute, Itte Q (Japan), 6 Local TV appearances, and twice at Maker Faire Wellington. How it works: There are two fighters. They will operate the Stupid Robots. Between them is a…
Find out more »Seed Ball Making with Shawna Begay
Join Shawna Begay from Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, New Mexico to make seed balls! Shawna says: "On the Navajo Nation we have a huge problem with overgrazing. We’re teaching kids how to replant native vegetation in a fun and easy way. People think replanting is hard work — we’re making it easy. I tell kids to just throw these seed balls out the window!" See the live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKjXLY1tTZg Materials list: clay potting soil or compost water seeds…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician LIVE with The Pretty Amazing Jono
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party, with a special guest appearance by The Pretty Amazing Jono from all the way in Australia! For this week’s DIY magic lesson, Mario will teach you how to be a mindreader! Materials: scissors brown lunch paper clear sandwich bag tape Tune in for all this plus a dance party - get your silly song topics ready!! Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or Make: YouTube Learn…
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Doctor Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »CodeJoy Presents: Breathe a bit with micro:bit
Join Kelsey Derringer to learn the basics of coding micro:bits! Kiki the robot is having a rough day. You can tell by her quick, nervous breathing. She can use some support from her friends at Family Maker Camp. Practice coding basics, watch your code come to life on our in-studio robot, and help a friend in need. Students can code their own micro:bits if they have them or use the simulator on the MakeCode website if they don’t. We’ll be…
Find out more »The Buzz with Adam & Harv
Have you heard The Buzz? Join Adam Lazarus, bug expert and enthusiast, and Harv the animated stick bug to learn to draw bugs! Blending some of the latest concepts in TV entertainment and DIY research, The Buzz is a science show where you are part of the cast. Each week, we explore current trends across the STEM fields and work together on at-home experiments, all within the story and plot of every episode. Hosted by teacher Adam Lazarus and animated…
Find out more »June 2020
Brown Dog Gadgets presents LEGO Lighting Effects!
LEGO Lighting Effects! Learn how to add lights and effects to your next LEGO project using Crazy Circuits Starter Kit components! We'll teach you basic building and electronics techniques that you can then apply to all sorts of LEGO projects and creations. Materials Needed: Crazy Circuits Starter Kit: Maker Tape, Mini LEDs, and Battery Holder LEGOs - Clear or translucent LEGO Bricks (if possible) CR2032 Battery WATCH LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or on the Kids Make: Youtube…
Find out more »PVC Stomp Rocket Launcher with Sandy Roberts
PVC Stomp Rocket Launcher! Make your own PVC Stomp Rocket Launcher with Maker Camp Leader Sandy Roberts! With just $5 worth of PVC, an old 2-liter soda bottle, and your imagination, make this easy to build, portable rocket launcher! Once you've built your launcher you can experiment and prototype until you create the perfect rocket for maximum flight height or distance. Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Stomp…
Find out more »Mario the Magician LIVE with special guest Ran’D Shine
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party! For this week’s DIY magic lesson Mario is joined by special guest is Philly based magician Ran’D Shine. He’ll be teaching a trick with a pencil, bill of any denomination, and a piece of paper! Materials: pencil $ bill of any type a piece of paper Tune in for all this plus a dance party - get your silly song topics ready!! Watch and comment LIVE on the Family…
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Dr. Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway!
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
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