Maker day

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60 minute options:

Hour of Code - Learn to create your own apps and programs
On a desktop computer, go to:  code.org/learn
If you are just beginning, choose the following checkboxes:
  • Grades 9+
  • Beginner
  • One hour
  • Blocks
Then, choose an activity that seems appealing and follow the tutorial.  OR, just click on the image below to start.
Tinkercad.com - Design in 3 dimensions
If you create something you like, you can print it later on our 3D printer!
  • Go to tinkercad.com/learn
  • Click on "Learn the Moves"
  • When it prompts you to create a login, choose "Sign in with social providers"
  • Click on Google.
  • Work through the tutorial and/ or begin creating your own creation.
Bloxels - Design your own retro video game
  • Use the Bloxels kit and the iPad provided.  
  • Open the Bloxels app.
  • ​Create a login
  • Follow the instructions provided in the kit to create your game.

40 Minute options:

Strawbees - Build a large structure with straws
Finger Knitting - Make a butterfly using only yarn and your fingers (Make and Take)
Other tutorials: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTb_cGBWoas ​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTb_cGBWoas --- you need a wire with this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8le6uACoUPI ---  two-finger knitting, you need glue and googly eyes
Wooden picture - Trace an image in Sharpie on wood  (Make and Take)
  • Choose an online clip art image that is just an outline of a drawing.  
  • Project it onto a piece of wood.
  • Trace it in pencil and then draw it in Sharpie.
  • Take it home and add stain or a finish if you wish.
Little Bits - Coding electronics - ​Partner activity
  • On the Chromebook, go to the Web Store.
  • Search for and download the "Little Bits Code Kit App"
  • Open the app.
  • Click on the "Let's Do This" button under the text "Hello World".
  • Follow the tutorials and instructions.
Mini basketball game (Make and Take)
Use cardboard, rubber bands, tape, etc. to make a mini basketball game to take home.  Use parts of the ideas provided  below to design your own!
Little Bits - Simple electronics - Build a project
Choose one of the projects below.  Click on its image to see the instructions.  Build it!
INVENT A REMOTE CONTROLLED BAT

20 Minute options:

Sphero - ​Partner activity
Use the iPad provided to make the Sphero ball follow the tape path on the floor.  You can try to Drive it, Program it with drawing, or Program it with blocks.  Good luck!
Strawbees - Build a small structure with straws
Use the ideas provided at the station or build your own creation.
​Lego Challenges
  • 20 minutes of Lego creation fun!
  • ​Draw a challenge card from the pile and see what you can create!
  • ​OR - Create a Lego marble maze.
Contraptions kit - Make ramps and mazes for a marble
No glue or nails needed.  Just lay out the planks in a pattern and create cool structures!
3D pen - Make an ornament with your initial (Make and Take)
  • Draw your initial on a piece of notebook paper.
  • Make sure to draw a small loop at the top for your hook.
  • Choose your color of filament.
  • Follow the instructions to preheat and load the filament.
  • Draw the outline of the letter first, including the loop for the hook.
  • Fill in the outline with whatever pattern you wish.
  • ​When you are finished, peel off the completed ornament. 
Ozobot - Make the robot follow your name on the paper
  • Tell the mini robot where to go by simply drawing a path for it with black marker.
  • Make it go faster, light up, spin, and more by using the red, blue, and green markers to draw its special codes.
  • Choose one of the following challenges:
    • Make it follow a path that spells your name.
    • See if you can add codes that make the Ozobot follow the maze provided and get to the other side.
    • Draw random paths for Ozobot to see if you can make it drive where you want.
Perler beads - Make a mandala  (Make and Take)
Origami (Make and Take)
  • Set up a pattern for your mandala.
  • When you are finished, use the ironing paper and iron to seal it into position.
  • Cut your paper into a square.
  • Use the origami books provided or find a YouTube tutorial on the Chromebook. 
  • ​Happy folding!
Die cut greeting cards (Make and Take)
  • Use our die cut machine to cut out shapes.
  • Make your own Christmas cards or gift tags with the materials provided.
Paper Christmas ornaments (Make and Take)
  • What ornaments can you make with just paper, scissors, staples, and glue?
  • You might even cut up toilet paper rolls and paint them!
Tellegami Edu app - Avatar yourself!
Make a 30 second video - starring yourself as an avatar!  Change the avatar to match your hair, eyes, clothes, etc.
Choose ONE of the following questions to answer with your video:
  • Where would you like to travel and visit?  Why?
  • What is a favorite object you own? Why is it awesome?
  • What college do you want to go to in the future?  Why?
  • What job do you want to have?  Why does it seem interesting?
Save your video to the Camera Roll of the iPad.
​Little Bits - Simple electronics - Open creation
Do you just want to experiment with making things light up and move, but not create anything specific?  This station is for you.  Spend 20 minutes experimenting to see what you can make.