Other Maker & Design Activities
Explore maker-centered activities from around the world.
Looking for more activities?
Scroll through the many project idea sites below to find new activities from around the world. We will be adding to this list whenever we find new projects. Feel free to submit links or ideas to makerspace@hawken.edu for us to include here.
Online MAKER Camp
Family Maker Camp encourages making and hands-on learning at home. Making is fun and engaging for kids as well as adults.
Family Maker Camp provides inspiration, guidance and an opportunity to share what you do with others online. We have many projects that will help you get started and continue to develop new skills and a maker mindset.
Most importantly, Family Maker Camp will connect you with a community of makers of all ages who have a broad range of interests and skills. We will introduce you to makers online and have them talk about their projects and their process.
League Of Young Inventors
During this time of remote learning, The League of Young Inventors, a Brooklyn-based hands-on STEAM program, is building a series of free online projects and lessons. The first three lessons are from their Not-So-Simple Machines unit are already uploaded to their website.
The League's online lessons are designed to be completed independently by students in grades 2-5 and with adult assistance by students in grades K-1. Each lesson should take about an hour to complete.
Each lesson includes:
A video that guides students through entire project, teaching science concepts along the way
A list of common household and basic crafting items for families to find and use
An online guide with optional extension activities
Dyson Foundation Science & Engineering Challenges
https://www.jamesdysonfoundation.com/resources/challenge-cards.html
Download these maker cards to experience 22 science and 22 engineering challenges. Easy-to-follow instructions using common household items.
Explore the science of viruses and how they impact us.
Mrs. Hartz's Science Pinterest Page of Amazing Ideas
How To Make a Frog Robot
Using a simple hobby motor and cardboard, you can make a frog robot that is very entertaining.
Simple Electric Mini-Car
These battery powered cars are super fun and can be made with a few basic parts.
Paper Circuits
Paper circuits are a really great way to learn the basics of circuits and electricity. Make light-up greeting card and more.
How To Make a Bristlebot
These bristlebots are a smaller version of the brushbot and use toothbrush heads and vibrating motors.
Soda Bottle Airplane
Make a flying airplane using cardboard, a coke bottle and a DC hobby motor. Really cool !
Build a Junkbot
Create a vibrating and moving junkbot using everyday “junk” or items in your recycle bin.
Vibrobot From Spare Parts
Vibrobots are tiny robots powered by a vibrating motor. Design your own using scrap materials and spare parts.
9V Electric Battery Car
Make this super fast mini electric car using a 9v battery as the chassis. Experiment with designs to make it go faster.
