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…
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…
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…
TinkerCAD Ying Yang – Master the Align Button!
TinkerCAD Ying Yang - Master the Align Button!
This is a great introductory project to the align button! It is a useful tool that all my students nee…
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…
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…
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…
Apply for a Makerspace Grant | ‘Puzzle Shift Create 2022 Materials Grant’
What is this Makerspace Grant all about? Hello! I am the Innovative Arts teacher in Pine Island Middle School and I have the goal of…
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…
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 …
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…
Make a Choose-Your-Own-Story! — Google Slides
This project was fun for everyone! Students can make riddles, games of chance, epic stories, and silly stories! They love writing epic endings, complete failures,…
Create a custom 3D Cube Creature!
Make your own 3D creation! 3D Creation Introduction (if you do not know TinkerCAD) Align, Flip, Snap Duplicate More Practice This site holds the resources…
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…
Getting Started with Micro:bit!
The Absolute basics of using a Micro:Bit Programming buttons Programming a Servo Wiring a Servo Tutorials are your friend Useful links for teachers: This site…
Learn the basics of circuits
Getting Started with TinkerCAD Circuits Multimeter Breadboards Components Programmable Elements Microbits Arduinos Useful links for teachers: This site holds the resources for Innovative Arts class,…
Making a Pong Game in Scratch
What you’ll make Ball bouncing Paddle moving Ball sensing the paddle Game Over screen Add the reset button reset button disappear Add a score Add…
Become a Quote Curator
Why learn how to make a quote graphic? How to find quotes that you love Make quote graphics in Adobe Spark Useful links for teachers:…