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    rowdy classroom - ideas and advice

    Keeping a Rowdy Classroom Positive and Productive

    Keeping a rowdy classroom on track can be a challenging task, but years of experience have taught me some valuable lessons that I can share.…

    Peter.Johnson January 30, 2023
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    21 Cardboard Projects for Creative Classrooms and ‘Thinking like a designer!’ 

    These projects are perfect for giving students a way to grow creatively and get their first hundred mistakes out of the way. We use them…

    Peter.Johnson January 20, 2023
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    Developing Student Ownership of Learning – 5 Key Points

    Hello! I am writing this article as a part of my own learning – as I develop Innovative Arts class, student ownership in their learning…

    Peter.Johnson January 7, 2023
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    The Benefits of Awarding Middle School Students for Creativity and Autonomy 

    Part 1: Why give awards? It’s no secret that middle school can be a difficult time for kids. They’re trying to figure out who they…

    Peter.Johnson January 2, 2023
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    3D Printer for Kids – Advice, 3 Resources, Starting Point

    I started 3D designing and printing with my students about a decade ago and in that time, I have learned a lot. At the same…

    Peter.Johnson December 22, 2022
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    3D Printing in the Classroom – Overview, 15 Resources & Advice

    If you are thinking of diving into 3D printing in the classroom, there are plenty of things to consider. It took me years to learn…

    Peter.Johnson December 17, 2022
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    Play this while your students brainstorm!

    I made this to help my students brainstorm. The random words, settings and project ideas that are on this video really the ideas start to flow. Plea…
    Peter.Johnson April 14, 2022
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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.
    Peter.Johnson January 10, 2022
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    Drawing a custom cartoon character | Getting started as a designer for students

    This project is to challenge students to make a cartoon character! Its a simple, fun and fast project that anyone can complete. The drawings were in…
    Peter.Johnson January 4, 2022
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    Make a 3D Cube Creature! – Middle School Creativity Challenge

    Here is a quick challenge for anyone who has learned TinkerCAD – Start with a cube and make a cartoon character! If you need help…

    Peter.Johnson January 2, 2022
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    Raft Creativity Challenge! – Middle School STEAM activity

    Here is a great STEAM project for middle school students - Using old 3D printing rafts as a creativity challenge! The drawings I used electrical wi…
    Peter.Johnson January 1, 2022
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    Advice for First Year Teachers – 12 heartfelt videos

    Hello! I made these videos over a year ago as a part of a course that I made for this website. I put a lot…

    Peter.Johnson December 23, 2021
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    Custom Shaped Glowbox! – Easy STEM Project for Middle School

    This is one of many great STEM Projects for middle school that I have developed. Check out the other ones on my channel! In-depth conversations happe…
    Peter.Johnson December 9, 2021
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    Introduce your students to their Chromebooks – Five tips in four quick videos

    Students need to understand how their chromebooks work! These five videos are a great introduction to help them use their devices better. Update the Shelf…

    Peter.Johnson November 21, 2021
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    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…

    Peter.Johnson November 3, 2021
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    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 …
    Peter.Johnson October 15, 2021
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    Learn to code with Scratch – All lessons

    Scratch is such a powerful learning tool! Kids can learn how to code in minutes and make impressive things after just a few class periods!…

    Peter.Johnson October 7, 2021
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    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!
    Peter.Johnson October 7, 2021
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    Innovative Arts: Making the class that I want for my own kids

    Innovative arts was born from my frustration as a science teacher. I was frustrated because the amount of content I had to teach each year…

    Peter.Johnson August 29, 2021
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    The basics of using a UScutter Vinyl Cutter software

    Intro to this resource – Using UScutter vinyl utter software A UScutter vinyl cutter is a great tool that you can use for anything vinyl!…

    Peter.Johnson August 4, 2021
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