Dowel Critter Challenge
3D printing in the classroom is not easy to teach. One of the most difficult ideas to get students to grasp is how a parts can be assembled **after pr…
Category: Engineer Projects
Projects that use syringes to move
This has to be some of the materials that have the most potential for cool project ideas. Brainstorm a project and figure out how to make it move!
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Make an awesome wheel in TinkerCAD! | Middle school Creativity Practice
This wheel is a real treat! Use the duplicate tool to make wheels that you can 3D print or as a part of an epic TinkerCAD project.
Duplicate Practice! TinkerCAD a Cactus, Flower, and Vase | Creativity activity for middle school
The duplicate tool in TinkerCAD is THE most powerful tool we have access to. My students often had trouble mastering it, so I made these practice exer…
Understanding a rubber band car – project details and advice
Here are instructions about how to make a rubber band car. I give advice and show you the basic steps, feel free to customize your project however you…
Crank Creativity Box – Middle School STEAM project
Here is a great STEM project for middle school students - Make a custom crank project!
I used electrical wires that an electrician was going to throw …
Make a Sheet Metal Box
This project is great for starting out with thin sheet metal! Introduction Tools you will need Safety Prepare your blank Bending the metal Using pop…
Make a 3D Print that can bend!
The fancy term for ‘bending’ is ‘articulating’. Your 3D prints can articulate! Watch the videos below to learn how! Getting set up Placing the hinges…
Using a 3D printer in a classroom
Our 3D printers are so busy! These videos have all of the details that you’ll need to start printing in your own room! See the…
Use a CNC machine to make a Glowbox
If this is your first project using a CNC, please use these videos to get started using Easel by Inventables. It takes some time to learn this but once you…
Using Easel/xCarve by Inventables
What could be made? Fab Lab CNC Layout Easel Tools Easel cut depth explained Advanced Easel Tools Using “simulate” starting an xcarve` Useful links for…
Custom motorized project for middle school students
This project is a great way to have your students make a complex project that is 3D, motorized, and totally customizable!
See the links below for …
Engineering a popsicle stick catapult | Middle school project
Making a popsicle stick catapult is a great beginner engineer project. Warm up your hot glue gun!
Make a cardboard truck project!
This is such a fun project! When I realized that my students are able to make a cardboard truck project, I didn’t look back! Kids…
Beginner Engineer: Make a CNC Catapult or Trebuchet
Ideas to customize this project – make yours unique What will you be launching with your CNC catapult? Design the spoon to match this. How…
Beginner Engineer: DIY Doodlebot or Jigglebot
Step 1) Materials you’ll need It depends on what you want to make!Very simple version: vibrating motor button battery popsicle stick some kind of feet…
Beginner Engineer: Popsicle Stick Construction
Generate ideas to customize this project – make yours unique Your first idea is probably not the best idea you can have. Make sure you…
Beginner Engineer: DIY USB Speakers
Step 1) Materials you’ll need PAM8403 board Old USB cable Old headphone jack Old speaker(s) Speaker wire Box to house the speakers and wiring I…
Beginner Engineer: Small Motor Projects
Step 1) Materials you’ll need 3 volt or 6 volt battery holder Hobby motor, single or double output Switch Electrical tape Materials for the body…
Beginner Engineer: Drawings to 3D Prints
Step One: Spend time brainstorming This is the most important step – do not skip it! Innovative Arts students use the random idea generator…