Coding an Interactive Map of Their Hometown Connects a Community
The people of Farmington, Connecticut, now have a beautiful, community-made interactive map to share the history of their town.
Education
Maker Education is such a valuable role. These stories will bring you the latest information and tales of maker educators who area spreading the maker mindset. Help others learn how to make things or how to think like a maker at makerspaces, schools, universities, and local communities. The importance of maker education can not be understated. We appreciate our educators.
This Week in Making: Water Bikes, Paper Chess, and Flying Cars
This past week we contemplated riding our bikes on water, marveled at a paper quilled chess set, and got amped thinking about flying cars.
Get Some Projects Curated by Bill Nye in Your Mailbox!
Bill Nye is curating the next box of goodies coming from Maker Box. “To make, experiment, and observe is to be a scientist[…]” A hint?
This Telepresence Robot from the 1800s Helps Promote Metal Shop
AR-Duo is a steampunk telepresence robot that shows off the skills and ingenuity of a school’s metal shop.
Made in Baltimore: Makerspaces Offer Alternatives for Adult Education
From safety courses to partnering with other schools to host classes to taking advantage of MOOCs, your makerspace has options for education.
This Silly Racing League Is Shaping the Future of Smart Cars
Racing tiny, modded power wheels is a blast! PPPRS is also a great way for kids to get introduced to practical engineering skills.
What Shape of LED Should I Use for My Project?
There’s a wide variety of LEDs on the market, in different shapes and sizes. Choose your LED with these things in mind.
