May 2020
The Martian Explorations with Doctor Sparks
A live-streaming role-playing game for kids aged 6-11 with riddles, mysteries, and problem solving. In this episode of The Martian Explorations, three kids play the roles of Martian Squirrel, Martian Mouse, and Martian Mole as they set out to make the red planet a better place. It’s a live-streamed role-playing game with an emphasis on nonviolence solutions, riddles, problem solving, and empathy. The game is led by nationally touring storyteller and children’s educator Doctor Sparks, and the choices of the…
Find out more »Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour: Girls in STEAM!
On this week's Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour talks with innovators who are promoting confidence and passion in STEAM with Girls. Mario + Katie talk with: the women behind the first print magazine for women in STEM in the US, Reinvented Magazine, Ana Karen Ramírez, the founder of EpicQueen, a society that seeks to close the gender gap and motivate the participation of women and girls in STEM, content creator + software engineer Esteffanie Explains It All Join via Zoom for…
Find out more »CodeJoy Presents: Robot Jokes!
Join Kelsey Derringer to learn the basics of coding in Scratch. Help! Matt the Robot can’t seem to smile. We can help him by programming characters to tell jokes in Scratch! Students can learn to code LIVE by coding two characters to tell a joke. Part make-and-take webinar, part crafting class, part interview, this class is a blast for anyone! Hands-on making for the whole family. MATERIALS: Laptop or Chromebook to program on, preferably separate from your Zoom viewing device.…
Find out more »Learn Computer Animation with Kids Learning Tube
Create with Kids Learning Tube! Join Kids Learning Tube along with Make: Magazine editor Mike Senese - they'll take you through learning computer animation - mouth movements, tips and tricks, and more! Kids Learning Tube began in 2015 as a YouTube channel with a mission to educate kids of all ages with original music and animation. In less than 3 years, Kids Learning Tube published over 320 sing-a-long videos covering a vast array of educational subject matter including the solar system, geography,…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician LIVE
Mario the Maker Magician returns with his Friday magic party! This week, Mario will be joined by special guest Los Angeles-based robot maker extraordinaire, Jorvon Moss and his robot sidekick Dexter! For the DIY magic lesson, Mario will teach you how to make something magically appear! Materials: • 4 pieces of paper (plain or construction paper) • scissors • tape • dollar bill Tune in for all this plus a dance party - get your silly song topics ready!! Watch and…
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Doctor Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »CodeJoy Presents: Rock-Paper-Scissors with micro:bit
Join Kelsey Derringer to learn the basics of coding micro:bits! Sylvester the robot is in way over his head at the Rock, Paper, Scissor regional championship. He needs your help to have a fighting chance. Grab your micro:bit and let’s get ready to rumble. Students can code their own micro:bits if they have them or use the simulator on the MakeCode website if they don’t. We’ll be coding animations, encouraging signs, and a rock-paper-scissors game. MATERIALS: Laptop or Chromebook to…
Find out more »The Martian Explorations with Doctor Sparks
A live-streaming role-playing game for kids aged 6-11 with riddles, mysteries, and problem solving. In this episode of The Martian Explorations, three kids play the roles of Martian Squirrel, Martian Mouse, and Martian Mole as they set out to make the red planet a better place. It’s a live-streamed role-playing game with an emphasis on nonviolence solutions, riddles, problem solving, and empathy. The game is led by nationally touring storyteller and children’s educator Doctor Sparks, and the choices of the…
Find out more »Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour: Meet our Vol. 73 Creators!
On this week's Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour, Executive Editor of Make: Magazine Mike Senese talks with a few of the awesome creators featured in Vol. 73. Panel: Adnan Aga was born and raised in Dubai. Creates fun and interactive experiences for people to use is his passion like the 20 second song-playing soap dispenser featured in Vol. 73. Currently at Deeplocal, he spends a majority of his free-time bouldering, performing improv and working on funky side projects like faking…
Find out more »Intro to Robotics with Canon Reeves of MORE Technologies
Join Canon to learn about robots! Robots are all around us, wouldn't it be fun to be able to build your own? In this Livestream we will discuss what a robot is, what basic components are in every robot, and how you can make your own robot. WATCH and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or on the Make: Youtube channel. Canon Reeves is a maker, roboticist, and entrepreneur. He first starting building robots when he was 14…
Find out more »The Martian Explorations with Doctor Sparks
A live-streaming role-playing game for kids aged 6-11 with riddles, mysteries, and problem solving. In this episode of The Martian Explorations, three kids play the roles of Martian Squirrel, Martian Mouse, and Martian Mole as they set out on an adventure to make the red planet a better place. It’s a live-streamed role-playing game with an emphasis on nonviolence solutions, riddles, problem solving, and empathy. The game is led by nationally touring storyteller and children’s educator Doctor Sparks, and the…
Find out more »Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour: Tinkering!
On this week's Maker Parent Happy (1/2) Hour Dale Dougherty talks with Gever Tulley of Tinkering School about maker education, how to motivate people to experiment and fail and try again, and how to communicate the maker mindset and have fun doing it. Dale Dougherty Dale first developed and launched Make:magazine in 2005, and Maker Faire in 2006, while at O’Reilly Media where he had worked since 1984 as an editor of computing books. Dale’s vision and mission continue to…
Find out more »Make a Kaleidocycle with Ryan Bell
Join Ryan Bell to learn how to make a Kaleidocycle, a kinetic paper sculpture that you can flex and rotate to show new drawings, patterns or stories. Learn how to assemble your first kaleidocycle during our workshop & decorate it with a simple pattern. See different ways of making and decorating your next kaleidocycle as well as other kinetic paper sculptures you can make. MATERIALS: Kaleidocycle template Coloring utensils Scissors Tape Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwuFXdiDQVM See the project here:…
Find out more »Stupid Robot Desktop Fighting System
Stupid Robot Fighting League was originally inspired by a child's instinct to poke things with a stick, but it is a bit more flash than that. Created by John Espin in Te Puke, New Zealand, it began its life around October 2016. It's been featured on: ESPN, Right This Minute, Itte Q (Japan), 6 Local TV appearances, and twice at Maker Faire Wellington. How it works: There are two fighters. They will operate the Stupid Robots. Between them is a…
Find out more »Seed Ball Making with Shawna Begay
Join Shawna Begay from Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, New Mexico to make seed balls! Shawna says: "On the Navajo Nation we have a huge problem with overgrazing. We’re teaching kids how to replant native vegetation in a fun and easy way. People think replanting is hard work — we’re making it easy. I tell kids to just throw these seed balls out the window!" See the live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKjXLY1tTZg Materials list: clay potting soil or compost water seeds…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician LIVE with The Pretty Amazing Jono
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party, with a special guest appearance by The Pretty Amazing Jono from all the way in Australia! For this week’s DIY magic lesson, Mario will teach you how to be a mindreader! Materials: scissors brown lunch paper clear sandwich bag tape Tune in for all this plus a dance party - get your silly song topics ready!! Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or Make: YouTube Learn…
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Doctor Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »CodeJoy Presents: Breathe a bit with micro:bit
Join Kelsey Derringer to learn the basics of coding micro:bits! Kiki the robot is having a rough day. You can tell by her quick, nervous breathing. She can use some support from her friends at Family Maker Camp. Practice coding basics, watch your code come to life on our in-studio robot, and help a friend in need. Students can code their own micro:bits if they have them or use the simulator on the MakeCode website if they don’t. We’ll be…
Find out more »The Buzz with Adam & Harv
Have you heard The Buzz? Join Adam Lazarus, bug expert and enthusiast, and Harv the animated stick bug to learn to draw bugs! Blending some of the latest concepts in TV entertainment and DIY research, The Buzz is a science show where you are part of the cast. Each week, we explore current trends across the STEM fields and work together on at-home experiments, all within the story and plot of every episode. Hosted by teacher Adam Lazarus and animated…
Find out more »June 2020
Brown Dog Gadgets presents LEGO Lighting Effects!
LEGO Lighting Effects! Learn how to add lights and effects to your next LEGO project using Crazy Circuits Starter Kit components! We'll teach you basic building and electronics techniques that you can then apply to all sorts of LEGO projects and creations. Materials Needed: Crazy Circuits Starter Kit: Maker Tape, Mini LEDs, and Battery Holder LEGOs - Clear or translucent LEGO Bricks (if possible) CR2032 Battery WATCH LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or on the Kids Make: Youtube…
Find out more »PVC Stomp Rocket Launcher with Sandy Roberts
PVC Stomp Rocket Launcher! Make your own PVC Stomp Rocket Launcher with Maker Camp Leader Sandy Roberts! With just $5 worth of PVC, an old 2-liter soda bottle, and your imagination, make this easy to build, portable rocket launcher! Once you've built your launcher you can experiment and prototype until you create the perfect rocket for maximum flight height or distance. Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Stomp…
Find out more »Mario the Magician LIVE with special guest Ran’D Shine
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party! For this week’s DIY magic lesson Mario is joined by special guest is Philly based magician Ran’D Shine. He’ll be teaching a trick with a pencil, bill of any denomination, and a piece of paper! Materials: pencil $ bill of any type a piece of paper Tune in for all this plus a dance party - get your silly song topics ready!! Watch and comment LIVE on the Family…
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Dr. Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway!
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »The Buzz with Adam & Harv
Have you heard The Buzz? Join Adam Lazarus, bug expert and enthusiast, and Harv the animated stick bug to learn about bugs! Blending some of the latest concepts in TV entertainment and DIY research, The Buzz is a science show where we explore current trends across the STEM fields and work together on at-home experiments, all within the story and plot of every episode. Hosted by science teacher and PBS host Adam Lazarus and animated Lord Howe Island stick insect…
Find out more »Mini Golf with CodeJoy
Join Kelsey Derringer to learn to code and make robots! Help Kelsey and Matt the Robot program a robotic mini golf course! Practice coding basics, and watch your code come to life on our in-studio robotic mini golf course. We’ll be coding the motors and LEDs of the Hummingbird Robotics Kit to power our robotic mini golf course features. MATERIALS: Laptop or Chromebook to program on, preferably separate from your Zoom viewing device. (EX: Watch Zoom on a phone, code…
Find out more »Bubble Mania with Sandy Roberts!
Make Bubbles of all sizes! Is there anything more fun than making bubbles? Learn how to make your own fantastic bubble mix, create all kinds of bubble blowers, learn to make giant bubbles at home, and create bubble art. We'll learn why bubbles are round and discover ways to make them last as long as possible. Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel. Materials list: 2 cups regular dish…
Find out more »Intro to CAD using Onshape with Canon Reeves of MORE Technologies
Join Canon to learn how to design 3D printable parts for robots using CAD. In this live stream, we will discuss the basics of CAD using Onshape and walk through the design of a 3D printable phone mount. WATCH and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or on the Make: Youtube channel. Canon Reeves is a maker, roboticist, and entrepreneur. He first starting building robots when he was 14 and hasn't stopped since. He has a passion for…
Find out more »Mario the Magician LIVE
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party and special guest Elias Arbuckle! For the trick, all you'll need is a pencil! <!--Materials: Coming Soon -->Tune in for all this plus a dance party - get your silly song topics ready!! Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or watch on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Learn more about Mario at https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariothemagician Follow their adventures on YouTube! #itsafamilybusiness!
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Dr. Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway!
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »The Buzz with Adam & Harv
Have you heard The Buzz? Join Adam Lazarus, bug expert and enthusiast, and Harv the animated stick bug to learn about bugs! Blending some of the latest concepts in TV entertainment and DIY research, The Buzz is a science show where we explore current trends across the STEM fields and work together on at-home experiments, all within the story and plot of every episode. Hosted by science teacher and PBS host Adam Lazarus and animated Lord Howe Island stick insect…
Find out more »Mix a bit with micro:bit with CodeJoy
Join Kelsey Derringer to learn to code and make robots! lora’s robotic dance party is off the chain! The toughest part of being a DJ is coming up new beats to keep her crowd dancing. Luckily, the MakeCode programming language has a music feature! Help Flora the robot write some new tunes while learning programming basics. No special hardware is needed for you to interact with our in-studio robots. We’ll be coding songs, learning basic music principles, and exploring robotics.…
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Dr. Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway!
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »Scrappy Circuits – The Five Blocks
The teaching and learning of invention literacy is often locked behind many pre-requisite skills and expensive STEM toys. Scrappy Circuits breaks down these barriers to learning to invent through using a modular system of bricks build by the learner and sourced for commonly found objects. During our session we will make the 5 Core Bricks. Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel. Materials list: LED tea lights (ones you…
Find out more »Superheroes, Villains and their Kickbutt Powers with MakerED
Superheroes, Villains and their Kickbutt Powers! Ever think about yourself as a superhero with powers? What about your parents, family or friends? Well anything is possible through storytelling. Everyone has stories to tell and through stories we can combat stereotypes and radically change the world! In this activity, we will engage in some imaginative world making -- where we will create fantastic characters and settings that expand our imagination of what is possible. Watch and make LIVE on the Family…
Find out more »Robot build with Canon Reeves of MORE Technologies
Join Canon to learn how to assemble the MoreBOT robot. Using the 3D printed part from last week and the MOREbot Starter Kit. WATCH and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or on the Make: Youtube channel. Canon Reeves is a maker, roboticist, and entrepreneur. He first starting building robots when he was 14 and hasn't stopped since. He has a passion for the intersection of robotics and education and is the CEO and Co-founder of MORE Technologies,…
Find out more »Upcycled Leather Crafting with Sandy Roberts
Make a great Father's Day gift or something for yourself as we forage around the house to make leather stamped keychains, bracelets, belts, and more. This is a fun and crafty way to work out some summer energy and get loud! Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel. Materials list: Old leather belt keyring hammer or rubber mallet craft knife assorted screwdrivers a nail or screw a pushpin rubber…
Find out more »Mario the Magician LIVE
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party! This Friday we are learning how to juggle with special guest Paris the Hip Hop Juggler! Materials: three plastic grocery bags Tune in for all this plus a dance party - get your silly song topics ready!! Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or watch on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Learn more about Mario at https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariothemagician Follow their adventures on YouTube!…
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Dr. Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway!
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »The Buzz with Adam & Harv
Have you heard The Buzz? Join Adam Lazarus, bug expert and enthusiast, and Harv the animated stick bug to learn about bugs! Blending some of the latest concepts in TV entertainment and DIY research, The Buzz is a science show where we explore current trends across the STEM fields and work together on at-home experiments, all within the story and plot of every episode. Hosted by science teacher and PBS host Adam Lazarus and animated Lord Howe Island stick insect…
Find out more »CodeJoy Presents: Robot Dance Party
Join Kelsey Derringer to learn to code and make robots! Phineas, Colin, Arvid, and Bash is an acapella group that wants to become a boy band, but there’s just one problem - they don’t know how to dance! Help them learn to dance by programming the accelerometer of the micro:bit. No special hardware is needed for you to interact with our in-studio robots. We’ll be coding movements, learning basic CS principles, and exploring robotics. MATERIALS: Laptop or Chromebook to program…
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Dr. Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway!
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »TP-D2 Recycled Robots with Miga Made!
Make a TP-D2 recycled robot with Miga Made! Miga Made creates fun art-venture videos filled with robots, holograms, portals, & puppets, all made from cardboard & recyclables! Materials list: Toilet paper tube (or paper towel tube cut down) Super glue+ hot glue Markers Plastic Easter egg (or anything small that fits on top of the cardboard tube) Small pieces of metal or plastic found around the house (nuts, bolts, buttons, small gears, washers, beads, keyboard keys, anything that is interesting)…
Find out more »Magical Nathaniel Workshop!
Learn simple and fun magic tricks you will be able to perform with everyday objects you can find from around the house! Materials list: Rubber bands - have at least 2 ready (#16 bands are best, see image). Recommended to have more than two and in multiple colors. Pencil (unsharpened is best, two recommended) Dollar bill Two paperclips, larger is best Deck of cards <!--Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or watch on the Kids…
Find out more »Superheroes, Villains and their Kickbutt Powers with MakerED: Part 2
Superheroes, Villains and their Kickbutt Powers: Part 2! Ever think about yourself as a superhero with powers? What about your parents, family or friends? Well anything is possible through storytelling. Everyone has stories to tell and through stories we can combat stereotypes and radically change the world! In this activity, we will further engage in some imaginative world making -- where we will create fantastic characters and settings that expand our imagination of what is possible. Watch the first episode…
Find out more »Scrappy Circuits – The Magic Wand and Buzzer Bricks
The teaching and learning of invention literacy is often locked behind many pre-requisite skills and expensive STEM toys. Scrappy Circuits breaks down these barriers to learning to invent through using a modular system of bricks build by the learner and sourced for commonly found objects. During our session we will build off of the 5 Core Bricks and add the Magic Wand and Buzzer bricks. Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make:…
Find out more »Mario the Magician LIVE with Special Guest Ravi Cabot-Conyers!
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party! This Friday, Mario is joined by special guest 9YO actor Ravi Cabot-Conyers! Tune in for all this plus a dance party - get your silly song topics ready!! Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or watch on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Learn more about Mario at https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariothemagician Follow their adventures on YouTube! #itsafamilybusiness!
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Dr. Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway!
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »The Buzz with Adam & Harv
Have you heard The Buzz? Join Adam Lazarus, bug expert and enthusiast, and Harv the animated stick bug to learn about bugs! Blending some of the latest concepts in TV entertainment and DIY research, The Buzz is a science show where we explore current trends across the STEM fields and work together on at-home experiments, all within the story and plot of every episode. Hosted by science teacher and PBS host Adam Lazarus and animated Lord Howe Island stick insect…
Find out more »CodeJoy Presents Robot Romeo!
Join Kelsey Derringer to learn to code and make robots! World-famous director, Sir Basil Boxington, is frustrated with his robotic actors. They are forgetting their lines, missing their cues, and they are not bringing any feeling to one of the most dramatic scenes in all of Shakespeare’s plays: The sword fight between Mercutio, Tybalt, and Romeo. Sir Boxington needs some programmers to debug this show before opening night. Join the CodeJoy classroom to learn the basics of coding and explore…
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Dr. Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway!
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Tutorial
Join the Microsoft MakeCode Team as they take you through some easy tutorials and projects you can do at home! Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel. Learn more about MakeCode at makecode.com and on twitter/makecode.
Find out more »July 2020
Scrappy Circuits – Arcade of Bricks
The teaching and learning of invention literacy is often locked behind many pre-requisite skills and expensive STEM toys. Scrappy Circuits breaks down these barriers to learning to invent through using a modular system of bricks build by the learner and sourced for commonly found objects. During this session we will build off of the previous blocks and create three new bricks; the Baller, Game, and Hole-In-One Bricks. Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on…
Find out more »Technicolor Flames with Sandy Roberts
Ever wonder how fireworks get their color? We'll explore the chemistry behind colored flames as Sandy demonstrates. Then we'll learn how to use common hardware store supplies to make color-changing firestarters. Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel. Materials list: Paraffin wax or leftover candles dryer lint or wood shavings paper egg cartons (or paper muffin cups) a double boiler a stove or hot plate copper sulfide (sold as root…
Find out more »Mario the Magician LIVE with Special Guest Magician Xavior Spade!
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party! This Friday, Mario is joined by special guest magician Xavior Spade! Tune in for all this plus a dance party - get your silly song topics ready!! Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or watch on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Learn more about Mario at https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariothemagician Follow their adventures on YouTube! #itsafamilybusiness! Check out Xavior Spade on Facebook and Youtube.
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Dr. Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway!
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years. He wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt, he'll ask you questions, and together you'll figure out how the story is goes. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and you'll receive the typewritten story in the mail when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part of the story…
Find out more »Chatty Light Up Face Mask with Kathy Ceceri
Make your face mask stand out in a crowd! Join maker-educator-author Kathy Ceceri to level up a simple face mask with a pouch (could be hand sewn), with an Adafruit Circuit Playground Express inside. Then programming it with MakeCode to approximate a mouth moving with lights as you speak. Mask Materials: 8”x16” piece of fabric needle and thread (or sewing machine) iron (helpful, not required) two (2) cords, 30 inches long (strips of t-shirt pulled tight work well) See the…
Find out more »Scrappy Circuits LIVE! – Light Up Superhero Beacon
The teaching and learning of invention literacy is often locked behind many pre-requisite skills and expensive STEM toys. Scrappy Circuits breaks down these barriers to learning to invent through using a modular system of bricks build by the learner and sourced for commonly found objects. The teaching and learning of invention literacy is often locked behind many pre-requisite skills and expensive STEM toys. Scrappy Circuits breaks down these barriers to learning to invent through using a modular system of bricks…
Find out more »Light Up Sunglasses with Sandy Roberts
I wear my sunglasses at night. Make the coolest shades on the block with some simple supplies. Whether you're looking for a quick hack, an artistic adventure, or an electrical engineering masterpiece, we've got you covered. Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel. Materials list: Some cheap sunglasses thin glow sticks (the kind used for bracelets) cable ties/zip ties diagonal cutters wire cutters, or scissors sandpaper or nail file…
Find out more »Rocket Maker Series by Moon Makers
Duran te esta serie, los chicos se convertiran en ingenieros y cientfficos de cohetes de la NASA usaran estos cohetes para lanzar satelites, misiones de tripulacion y carga, o suminiestros a la ISS. Un vehiculo para que los chicos tengan una nueva era de exploracion en el espacio pro fundo. Crearan un cohete a propulsion, un sistema de lanzamiento espacial, y programaran un Makey Robot que esta perdido en el espacio inexplorado que necesita construir su nave y evitar asteroides…
Find out more »Mario the Magician LIVE
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party! In this week’s show, Mario invites special guest Pedro Capó, three-time Latin Grammy winning musician, singer, and songwriter. Also in this week’s show is the latest edition of “What If Kids Ruled The World” featuring young correspondents Naya, Moloaa, Arlo, and Nishant. We have a magical performance from a young magician named Emerson, a DIY art project from performer and artist David Rangel! Tune in for all this plus…
Find out more »Saturday Morning Making at Anything Place
Dr. Sparks, The Buzz, CodeJoy, and on demand clay creature creations with Dave English! Four programs plus in between shows, Dave English will build the clay creatures that YOU come up with. Martian Explorations with Dr. Sparks - 8am Pacific / 11am Eastern The Buzz with Adam & Harv - 8:45am Pacific / 11:45am Eastern CodeJoy Presents Robot Memories! - 9:45am Pacific/ 12:45pm Eastern Typewriter Stories with Dr. Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway! - 10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern Martian ExplorationsA…
Find out more »LightLogo in Action with Magellan International School
Make awesome patterns of light with just a few lines of code! Join us live from the i.lab for Design + Making at the Magellan International School where we'll be tinkering around with LightLogo, a text-based programming language that encourages open-ended play and experimentation. This is the perfect first project for anyone who's interested in art, coding, electronics, and microcontrollers. Watch the live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhZIv7OdxD8 <!--Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the…
Find out more »Brown Dog Gadgets – Paper Circuits Knife Switch
Paper Circuits Knife Switch Knife switches are a fun way to visualize how a circuit becomes completed when a switch is engaged. It’s easy to see how the switch is “opened” or “closed” which represent the two states of a single throw switch. Knife switches are not used for most modern day circuits as they have been replaced by switches that are safer at high voltages, but since we’ll be working with low voltage circuits this DIY cardboard knife switch…
Find out more »Learning in the Making with MakerED: Observation Machines
Observation Machines Have you ever looked under a microscope to see parts of the world not visible to the naked eye? How about through a telescope to gaze at objects far away and out of reach? Each of these technologies — we call them “observation machines” — helps you look closely at and explore the complexity of the world around you. Join us in building observation machines — from materials you have at home — to illuminate objects from nature…
Find out more »Scrappy Circuits! – Operation Game Brick
Operation Game Brick The teaching and learning of invention literacy is often locked behind many pre-requisite skills and expensive STEM toys. Scrappy Circuits breaks down these barriers to learning to invent through using a modular system of bricks build by the learner and sourced for commonly found objects. In this session, they will build off the battery and buzzer bricks and create an Operation Brick. WATCH LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or on the Kids Make: Youtube…
Find out more »Rocket Maker Series by Moon Makers
Duran te esta serie, los chicos se convertiran en ingenieros y cientfficos de cohetes de la NASA usaran estos cohetes para lanzar satelites, misiones de tripulacion y carga, o suminiestros a la ISS. Un vehiculo para que los chicos tengan una nueva era de exploracion en el espacio pro fundo. Crearan un cohete a propulsion, un sistema de lanzamiento espacial, y programaran un Makey Robot que esta perdido en el espacio inexplorado que necesita construir su nave y evitar asteroides…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician with special guest Drew Powell
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly Mario Show! Mario is joined this week with special guest Drew Powell. Don't miss this week's edition of What if Kids Ruled the World and Mario's Make of the week. Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or watch on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Learn more about Mario at https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariothemagician Follow their adventures on YouTube! #itsafamilybusiness!
Find out more »Light Up Origami with Kathy Ceceri and Sandy Roberts
Light Up Origami Workshop Authors Kathy Ceceri and Sandy Roberts are teaming up for an all-new Maker Camp workshop! Ancient paper folding meets cutting edge tech as we create light-up bugs, a hopping light-up frog, and more. This is a fun, hands-on way to build skills and learn about circuits. Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel. Materials list: origami paper (or regular paper and scissors) 5mm LEDs 3V…
Find out more »Tinkering at Home with the Exploratorium – Cranky Contraptions
Cranky Contraptions Cranky Contraptions are homemade kinetic toys that produce a variety of motions (up and down, side to side, and more) by turning a wire "crank." Learners use everyday materials to tinker with ideas about storytelling and mechanical motion and bring whimsical creations to life! During this one hour workshop, we will make cranky contraptions together! Gather your materials and ideas ahead of time. Get inspiration from others as we build. Share your creations during the session and online…
Find out more »Scrappy Circuits Clothespin Switch
Clothespin Switch Brick In many ways this brick is the opposite of the Push Switch. The Push Switch turns on by being pressed. The Clothespin Switch turns off by being pressed. When you’re not touching the Clothespin Switch it rests in the on position. If something is pushing on the switch, or inside the mouth, it will be off until that object is removed. This switch can easily be turned into a trip wire switch. Cut a piece of cardboard…
Find out more »Rocket Maker Series by Moon Makers
Duran te esta serie, los chicos se convertiran en ingenieros y cientfficos de cohetes de la NASA usaran estos cohetes para lanzar satelites, misiones de tripulacion y carga, o suminiestros a la ISS. Un vehiculo para que los chicos tengan una nueva era de exploracion en el espacio pro fundo. Crearan un cohete a propulsion, un sistema de lanzamiento espacial, y programaran un Makey Robot que esta perdido en el espacio inexplorado que necesita construir su nave y evitar asteroides…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician LIVE!
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party! This week Mario is joined by special guest Leo & Dance for Justice. Leo is 7 years old and with a little bit of chalk and whole lot of ingenuity, he set up his very first fundraising initiative. He made the sidewalk a stage for himself and proceeded to dance for people passing by, placed hats out for donations like a seasoned big city busker, and danced FOR but…
Find out more »Brown Dog Gadgets – Dark Detecting Transistor Circuit
Dark Detecting Transistor Circuit Found often in solar garden lights that only turn on when it gets dark, this circuit is surprisingly simple. Follow along gto make one yourself. Materials Needed: 1/4" Maker Tape 2N3904 NPN Transistor 1000 Ohm Resistor Light Dependent Resistor CR2032 Battery Jumbo 10mm Diffused LED Printable Template Scissors Written instructions for this project can be found here. WATCH LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Brown Dog Gadgets…
Find out more »Scrappy Circuits – Connector and Tester Bricks
Connector and Two Clip Testers Bricks The teaching and learning of invention literacy is often locked behind many pre-requisite skills and expensive STEM toys. Scrappy Circuits breaks down these barriers to learning to invent through using a modular system of bricks build by the learner and sourced for commonly found objects. This week we will be making the Connector Brick. The connector brick helps you to connect components to your scrappy circuits. Get your core bricks ready - previous sessions…
Find out more »Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
Join the Microsoft MakeCode Team as they take you through tutorials and projects you can do at home! Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel. Learn more about MakeCode at makecode.com and on twitter/makecode.
Find out more »The Mario Show LIVE!
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party! Mario is joined this week with special guest Justin Willman the creator and star of Magic for Humans on Netflix!! Don't miss this week's edition of What if Kids Ruled the World and Mario's Make of the week. #TheMarioShow #makercamp #WIKRTW Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or watch on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Learn more about Mario: https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariothemagician Follow their…
Find out more »August 2020
Fun with the Circuit Blox-120 Kit by E-Blox
Fun with E-Blox Circuit Blox-120 Kit Join Jim Seymour to learn basic circuitry using the Circuit Blox 120 Kit by E-Blox. Get your Circuit Blox 120 Kit and follow along. In this session we will: build a Motor/Fan Launching circuit & learn about motors and lift build a Sound Machine & learn about integrated circuits build a FM radio & learn how FM radio works watch a Circuit Blox Cityscape master build Watch the live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjSAzEPvto8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNnGEkKE6Yk <!--Watch…
Find out more »Build with the Make: Origami Paper Circuits Kit
Make: Origami Paper Circuits Kit - Bring your paper crafts to life! Pair crafting with circuits for more light-up origami fun! We'll make a glowing paper balloon, a wild blinking ninja star, and an adorable Ladybug Bot that will buzz around your worktable. Join us and build your origami skills, learn about electricity, and make something fun with Sandy Roberts and the Make: Origami Paper Circuits Kit. Combine simple electronics with the centuries-old Japanese paper craft art of Origami. By…
Find out more »Scrappy Circuits- Scrappy Power Sources
Alternative Power Bricks The main power source of Scrappy Circuits is the 3V battery. In this session we will show three alternative power source. Voltaic Pile Piezoelectric Power Servo Motor These alternatives are not better, in fact they are worse. They will only give you small bursts of varying amounts of electricity. They are included because they are cooler. It is an awesome feeling to root through your house and then make electricity from the items you find. They are…
Find out more »Make a Blinking Bow-Tie with TechnoChic
Make a tech project that you can wear! Get your hands on building a simple circuit project that makes a blinking Hair Bow or Bow-Tie. You'll customize the design, fold the 3D shape, connect the circuit, and wear your light-up creation! Materials: DIY Light Up Blinky Bow Ties Kit Clear Scotch Tape Each DIY Light Up Blinky Bow Tie Kit includes. 2 or 10 Bow Tie shapes with assorted foil designs 2 or 10 LED's 2 or 10 Batteries 2…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician LIVE!
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party - The Mario Show! Mario is joined this week with special guest Johnny Lee Miller!! Don't miss this week's edition of What if Kids Ruled the World and Mario's Make of the week. #TheMarioShow #MakerCamp #WIKRTW Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or watch on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Learn more about Mario: https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariothemagician Follow their adventures on YouTube! #itsafamilybusiness!
Find out more »The League of Young Inventors – Morse Code Flashlight
Ever wonder how to send secret messages to your friends? Join The League of Young Inventors and build a Morse Code Flashlight using the Teknikio Sparking Sense kit. We will invent our own flashlights to send coded messages, even from far away and in the dark! Your custom-built flashlight will have an unusual switch that allows you to control pulses of electricity. (It’s science and engineering at work.) Materials: Teknikio Sparking Sense kit 6" craft stick / tongue depressor 1"…
Find out more »Scrappy Circuits – Scrappy Speakers
Scrappy Speakers Take apart a tea light. Get your Connector Brick and some old head phones ready. Queue up your favorite song and listen together. WATCH LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Materials lists: 2 tea lights old head phones magnet wire connector brick binder clips screw driver sand paper Previous Scrappy Circuit sessions can be seen here. The teaching and learning of invention literacy is often locked behind many pre-requisite…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician LIVE!
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party - The Mario Show! On this week’s episode of The Mario Show, we are visited by comedian and magician Piff the Magic Dragon! A brand new group of kid correspondents answer life’s important questions in the 'What If Kids Ruled The World" segment. And, of course, Mario leads us in our weekly live dance party! Piff the Magic Dragon has appeared on America’s Got Talent, live on tour with…
Find out more »Learn to Breadboard with DigiKey
Learn the basics of breadboarding with DigiKey A breadboard is a solderless platform that allows for electrical connections to be made internally. Breadboarding is an integral part of creating any electronics project. The purpose is to set up an entire circuit using through-hole parts to ensure that functionality is as expected, prior to having a printed circuit board produced. This step saves time, money, and resources. During this session, we will use a few simple components to build a circuit…
Find out more »Fun with the STEM Inventions Kit
Fun with the STEM Inventions The STEM Invention kit provides aspiring inventors with exciting and open-ended challenges that foster critical thinking, creative problem solving, and a whole lot of fun! There are no right or wrong solutions, just invent, test, reflect, and redesign to your heart's content. During this session we will invent a car that drives in circles and a machine that moves unpredictably. Join the kit's creator Lance Akiyama as he builds some of the motorized contraptions from…
Find out more »Scrappy Circuits – Game Day
Scrappy Games The teaching and learning of invention literacy is often locked behind many pre-requisite skills and expensive STEM toys. Scrappy Circuits breaks down these barriers to learning to invent through using a modular system of bricks build by the learner and sourced for commonly found objects. This week Scrappy Circuits will share a water tag game and a Scrappy version of the game Washers. Get your core bricks ready - previous sessions can be seen here. WATCH LIVE on…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician LIVE!
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party - The Mario Show! Don't miss this week's edition of What if Kids Ruled the World and Mario's Make of the week. #TheMarioShow #MakerCamp #WIKRTW Mario is joined this week by the EXTRAORDINARILY talented and insightful @PeterLinzMuppet. Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or watch on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Learn more about Mario: https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariothemagician Follow their adventures on YouTube! #itsafamilybusiness!
Find out more »Scrappy Circuits – Next Steps
Scrappy Circuits Connections and Next Steps The teaching and learning of invention literacy is often locked behind many pre-requisite skills and expensive STEM toys. Scrappy Circuits breaks down these barriers to learning to invent through using a modular system of bricks build by the learner and sourced for commonly found objects. This week we talk about how to integrate scrappy circuits with various microcontrollers like your Micro:bit or a Makey Makey. Get your core bricks ready - previous sessions can…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician LIVE!
Mario the Maker Magician is back with his weekly magic party - The Mario Show! Don't miss this week's edition of What if Kids Ruled the World and Mario's Make of the week. #TheMarioShow #MakerCamp #WIKRTW Check back soon to see what Mario is up to this week. Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page or watch on the Kids Make: Youtube channel. Learn more about Mario: https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariothemagician Follow their adventures on YouTube! #itsafamilybusiness!
Find out more »October 2020
Glowing Disembodied Hand (with Programmable Options!)
Make a CPX Glowing Disembodied Hand with Kathy Ceceri (and MakeCode)! No 3D printer? No problem! Make a life-like disembodied hand with nothing but masking tape, then light it up with an inexpensive string of LEDs. You can even make it programmable with a BBC Micro:bit or Adafruit Circuit Playground Express and free, online MakeCode! Materials: masking tape card stock or other heavy paper disposable straw, tongue depressor, or stiff paper rolled up into a straw-shaped tube string of "fairy…
Find out more »Build a Dramatic Headpiece with Make Fashion Edu
Build a Dramatic Headpiece with Paper and Cardboard In this session, Carrie Leung and Twila Busby, MakeFashion Edu creators, will get you started on your exploration of paper and cardboard as a material to create dramatic and expressive headpieces. A headpiece can add to your existing costume or it can be the centerpiece of a visual expression. Either way, the head is a great canvas for a costume. First let’s think about: What’s important to you? What inspires you? What…
Find out more »Add Touch Activation to Any Wearable
Add Touch Activation to Any Wearable We are going to show you how to build a “MOSFET” touch circuit, where we create a circuit of light that is turned on and off using the low conductivity of your body. Just touch two points, and it turns on or off! We will show you how to add these touch activation pads to a wearable. MOSFETs are important because they are the first step in controlling lights and motors with sensors and…
Find out more »Make Decorative Día De Los Muertos Calavera with Sandy Roberts
Make: Decorative Día De Los Muertos Calavera with Sandy Roberts! Learn the history, chemistry, and craft behind making sugar skulls --Calaveras -- a traditional part of the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead. Then we'll learn to make our own and decorate them. As an extra bonus, we'll make a light-up sugar skull card! Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel. Materials list: table sugar powdered sugar…
Find out more »The Mario Show
Mario the Maker Magician is back with The Mario Show! The Mario Show returns for two special Halloween shows for Maker Camp! Tune in LIVE for new interactive elements, Halloween crafts, giveaways, new “What If Kids Ruled the World” segments, and of course… spooky dance parties!!! Don't miss this special Halloween edition of What if Kids Ruled the World and Mario's Make of the week. #TheMarioShow #MakerCamp #WIKRTW #MakeTogether Watch and comment LIVE on the Family Maker Camp Facebook page…
Find out more »Make Fashion Easy Photoshoot Hacks
Easy Photoshoot Hacks You’ve learned some techniques and tools to craft your headpiece and light it up from James, Carrie, and Twila. Or you have a build you just completed. So now what? Just set it aside, make way for the next thing? Of course not! This is your moment, the big reveal: It’s your time to show off your awesome creation! Sharing is a really important step in the maker process: perhaps the MOST important step. WATCH LIVE on…
Find out more »Clay Creature Creations with Dave English
Clay Creature Creations with Dave English! Join professional puppeteer, storyteller, and clay creature wizard, Dave English, for an interactive original one of a kind adventure! Students will need to have some modeling clay on hand as Dave, an experienced performer and artist educator guides them through the process of creating sensational characters who go on exciting and surprising adventures that spring straight from the imaginations of the students. Want to join but don't have clay? You can send Dave Clay…
Find out more »Robot Haunted House with Code Joy Edu
Make a Robot Haunted House with Code Joy! Elby is nervous about riding through the Haunted House at the Little Bot Amusement Park. Perhaps he’d feel a bit more at ease if we turned up the Haunted House lights and took a closer look at the mechanisms that control the attraction. With your help, CodeJoy will reprogram the ghosts and goblins, then take a ride through the Haunted House as a class. Is it really so scary? CodeJoy participants will…
Find out more »Make Fashion Edu – Make Live
Make Fashion Edu Office Hours & Make Live Showcase your piece, share your process, or come with questions and get support from the MakeFashion Edu team Join us in our “Office Hours” and let's work together online and live. Showcase your piece, share your process, or come with questions and get support from the MakeFashion Edu team (and each other)! You can see the series here: https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLos91ixZOUedMHSycO_ClQbUtD7BFNEWc <!-- Sign up here to participate live or simply watch live on the…
Find out more »MoonMakers Pumpkins & Skulls
MoonMakers Halloween Special 👻 "Pumpkins and Skulls" En este especial de Halloween 👻 y Dia de Muertos 💀 de Maker Camp, Crearemos una ilusión óptica, donde una calabaza y una calavera, te seguiran con la mirada, esto es espeluznante ✂️ In this Halloween 👻 and Dia de Muertos 💀 special from Maker Camp, we will create an optical illusion, where a pumpkin and a skull will follow you with their eyes, this is spooky ✂️ Watch and comment LIVE on…
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