
Hands On Learning
While the white board helps, getting your hands in the middle of things make it much more real. These topics explore what's currently available and how to use it.
And many are surprisingly low or no cost.
Resources for Hands On Learning ...
- Robots For All Ages
- Miniature Robots
- 8 Simple Robots for Beginners
- Make A Simple Robotic Arm from Cardboard
- DIY Soft Robotic Tentacle
- Cereal Box Robot
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- Hands On Projects And Simple Tools
- Make A Poptar
- Plywood Hot Wire Foam Cutter
- Smartphone Digital Microscope
- Smartphone to Microscope for $10
- Science Experiments Around Your Home
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- Maker Movement
- Paper Roller Coasters
- What is a Makerspace?
- Student's perspectives on Maker Spaces
- Sylvia's Super-Awesome Maker Show!
- Hackerspace In A Box
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- Simple Projects
- Science4Fun Experiments
- Make A Solar Powered Hot Air Balloon
- PicoBoard
- Cornstarch Monsters
- Bill Nye - Home Demos
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Tools
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Professional Development
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