STEM RESOURCES

Adapting a USB cable to use as a power supply — DIY creation of a power source for circuits from a USB cable.

Exploratorium Tinker Ideas — San Francisco Exploratorium projects

Geodesic Dome Instructions — PBS Design Instructions

Hovercraft- PBS Design Squad — Step by step instructions for basic hovercraft.

Introduction to Circuits — Introduction to conductive inks and projects.

Intro to Makey Makey — Video describing M-M basics.

M-M Challenges — Challenges to complete after you've learned basic M-M functions.

Paper Circuit Project Ideas — Exploratorium paper circuit project ideas.

Robotic Arm — TryEngineering.com Robotic Arm Instructions

Scratch and Makey Makey

Simple Paper and Tape Circuits

STEM in the libraries — Idea bank for maker and engineering activities