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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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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    8 Videos to help you learn Easel by Inventables

    Intro to this resource – Learn Easel Easel by Inventables is a great resource! I’ve been teaching students how to use our CNC machines for…

    Peter.Johnson August 4, 2021
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    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…

    Peter.Johnson August 4, 2021
    Make a jigglebug doodlebot project

    Make a Jigglebot or a Doodlebug

    What is this site? Puzzle Shift Create is a new approach to education. Students learn how to think for themselves and use real tools to…

    Peter.Johnson August 4, 2021
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    How to teach TinkerCAD to beginners | TinkerCAD Lesson Plans PDF

    Everything you need to know on how teach TinkerCAD to beginners.
    Peter.Johnson August 1, 2021
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    How to use Tinkercad for beginners – 7 bite-sized lessons

    What is this site? Puzzle Shift Create is a new approach to education. Students learn how to think for themselves and use real tools to…

    Peter.Johnson August 1, 2021

    5 next-level uses for technology in the classroom

    There is simply so much untapped potential in new uses for technology in the classroom! When I started as a teacher, everything was on paper.…

    Peter.Johnson July 28, 2021
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