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May 2020
BrownDog Gadgets presents LightUp LEGO Ambulance
Light Up LEGO Ambulance The LEGO Ambulance set (7890) is a great example of how the Crazy Circuits Touch Board can be used to add simple effects with minimal work. While this LEGO set is no longer sold in stores, this guide can be applied to similar LEGO sets and projects. Also note that you can use a Starter Set for this project along with a CR2032 Battery Holder, but we'll be using a Screw Terminal Chip and a 2…
Find out more »The Martian Explorations with Doctor Sparks
A live-streaming role-playing game for kids aged 6-11 with riddles, mysteries, and problem solving. In this episode of The Martian Explorations, three kids play the roles of Martian Squirrel, Martian Mouse, and Martian Mole as they set out to make the red planet a better place. It’s a live-streamed role-playing game with an emphasis on nonviolence solutions, riddles, problem solving, and empathy. The game is led by nationally touring storyteller and children’s educator Doctor Sparks, and the choices of the…
Find out more »Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour: Girls in STEAM!
On this week's Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour talks with innovators who are promoting confidence and passion in STEAM with Girls. Mario + Katie talk with: the women behind the first print magazine for women in STEM in the US, Reinvented Magazine, Ana Karen Ramírez, the founder of EpicQueen, a society that seeks to close the gender gap and motivate the participation of women and girls in STEM, content creator + software engineer Esteffanie Explains It All Join via Zoom for…
Find out more »CodeJoy Presents: Robot Jokes!
Join Kelsey Derringer to learn the basics of coding in Scratch. Help! Matt the Robot can’t seem to smile. We can help him by programming characters to tell jokes in Scratch! Students can learn to code LIVE by coding two characters to tell a joke. Part make-and-take webinar, part crafting class, part interview, this class is a blast for anyone! Hands-on making for the whole family. MATERIALS: Laptop or Chromebook to program on, preferably separate from your Zoom viewing device.…
Find out more »Learn Computer Animation with Kids Learning Tube
Create with Kids Learning Tube! Join Kids Learning Tube along with Make: Magazine editor Mike Senese - they'll take you through learning computer animation - mouth movements, tips and tricks, and more! Kids Learning Tube began in 2015 as a YouTube channel with a mission to educate kids of all ages with original music and animation. In less than 3 years, Kids Learning Tube published over 320 sing-a-long videos covering a vast array of educational subject matter including the solar system, geography,…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician LIVE
Mario the Maker Magician returns with his Friday magic party! This week, Mario will be joined by special guest Los Angeles-based robot maker extraordinaire, Jorvon Moss and his robot sidekick Dexter! For the DIY magic lesson, Mario will teach you how to make something magically appear! Materials: • 4 pieces of paper (plain or construction paper) • scissors • tape • dollar bill Tune in for all this plus a dance party - get your silly song topics ready!! Watch and…
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: Rock-Paper-Scissors with micro:bit
Join Kelsey Derringer to learn the basics of coding micro:bits! Sylvester the robot is in way over his head at the Rock, Paper, Scissor regional championship. He needs your help to have a fighting chance. Grab your micro:bit and let’s get ready to rumble. 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 coding animations, encouraging signs, and a rock-paper-scissors game. MATERIALS: Laptop or Chromebook to…
Find out more »The Martian Explorations with Doctor Sparks
A live-streaming role-playing game for kids aged 6-11 with riddles, mysteries, and problem solving. In this episode of The Martian Explorations, three kids play the roles of Martian Squirrel, Martian Mouse, and Martian Mole as they set out to make the red planet a better place. It’s a live-streamed role-playing game with an emphasis on nonviolence solutions, riddles, problem solving, and empathy. The game is led by nationally touring storyteller and children’s educator Doctor Sparks, and the choices of the…
Find out more »Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour: Meet our Vol. 73 Creators!
On this week's Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour, Executive Editor of Make: Magazine Mike Senese talks with a few of the awesome creators featured in Vol. 73. Panel: Adnan Aga was born and raised in Dubai. Creates fun and interactive experiences for people to use is his passion like the 20 second song-playing soap dispenser featured in Vol. 73. Currently at Deeplocal, he spends a majority of his free-time bouldering, performing improv and working on funky side projects like faking…
Find out more »Intro to Robotics with Canon Reeves of MORE Technologies
Join Canon to learn about robots! Robots are all around us, wouldn't it be fun to be able to build your own? In this Livestream we will discuss what a robot is, what basic components are in every robot, and how you can make your own robot. WATCH and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or on the Make: Youtube channel. Canon Reeves is a maker, roboticist, and entrepreneur. He first starting building robots when he was 14…
Find out more »The Martian Explorations with Doctor Sparks
A live-streaming role-playing game for kids aged 6-11 with riddles, mysteries, and problem solving. In this episode of The Martian Explorations, three kids play the roles of Martian Squirrel, Martian Mouse, and Martian Mole as they set out on an adventure to make the red planet a better place. It’s a live-streamed role-playing game with an emphasis on nonviolence solutions, riddles, problem solving, and empathy. The game is led by nationally touring storyteller and children’s educator Doctor Sparks, and the…
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