Makematic
Animals big and small
"Observing what is the same or different is an important skill for 21st century learners. In this activity, children aged 3-7 will design and play a hand-made card game. In doing so, they will build observation skills while learning...
Programming Electronics Academy
pinMode, digitalWrite, delay: Arduino Course 4.2
A description of 3 important functions for using Arduino.
Programming Electronics Academy
PWM Example: Arduino Course 4.8
An example of using Pulse Width Modulation with Arduino.
Programming Electronics Academy
Change the LED Variable: Arduino Course 4.4
Adjusting pin numbers in Arduino sketches and the outcomes.
Curated Video
The History and Recipe of Dumplings
The dumpling is a Chinese food that is characterized by seasoned meat wrapped in dough. It is then either boiled, fried, or steamed. This food spread throughout the Asian continent and can now be found in many countries around the world.
Makematic
STEAM Teams Wear Many Hats
Collaboration helps us see problems from new perspectives. In this activity, children will learn about the Boston Molasses Flood and ask STEAM questions to solve the mystery.
Programming Electronics Academy
TimerOne in Arduino: Arduino Course 9.6
Using a timer based library for Arduino.
Programming Electronics Academy
Switch Case and Serial Application: Arduino Course 5
A demonstration of using a switch-case statement and serial communication in programming.
Programming Electronics Academy
Arduino code syntax: Arduino Course 3.2
A description of Arduino code syntax.
Programming Electronics Academy
Class Example: Arduino Course 8.6
A walk through of a class in programming.
Programming Electronics Academy
Blink Two LEDs: Arduino Course 4.6
A walk through of blinking two LEDs with Arduino.
Cerebellum
The Industrial Revolution - Steam, Iron And Steel
It started in England and reached its peak in America. The Industrial Revolution is a period of history that began in the early 18th century and has carried through our modern times. The invention of the steam engine was a hugely...
Programming Electronics Academy
Things to Think About When Choosing a Library: Arduino Course 6.3
A look at different criteria to consider when choosing a code library for Arduino.
Programming Electronics Academy
If with Button: Arduino Course 5.2
Using a button and if statement with Arduino.
Programming Electronics Academy
IDE Familiarization: Arduino Course 2.5
A walk through of the Arduino IDE, the software used to program the Arduino.
The March of Time
1953: ARTHUR FRANKS: VS Engineer Art Franks checking fire box inside locomotive engine 9031, Franks talking to camera about steam engines versus diesel engines, & the possibility of an atomic locomotive (SOT).
MOT 1953: ARTHUR FRANKS: VS Engineer Art Franks checking fire box inside locomotive engine 9031, Franks talking to camera about steam engines versus diesel engines, & the possibility of an atomic locomotive (SOT).
Programming Electronics Academy
Introduction to Interrupts: Arduino Course 9.1
An introduction to interrupts in programming.
Programming Electronics Academy
Download IDE MAC OSX: Arduino Course 2.4
A walk through of downloading and installing the Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for Mac OS X computers
Weatherthings
Kilauea 2018: Hawaii's Most Active Volcano
Kilauea is an active volcano in Hawaii that erupts every 10 to 20 years. In 2018, Kilauea eruptions on a rift zone destroyed more than 700 hundred homes, forced evacuations, and sent lava downhill to cover 14 square miles of land in...
Programming Electronics Academy
Details of Using Arduino Libraries: Arduino Course 6.4
A walk through of using a code library with Arduino.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is Bio Energy?
This video is answering the question of what is bio energy.
NASA
Electric Wind of Venus
Venus has an "electric wind" strong enough to remove the components of water from its upper atmosphere. This action may have played a significant role in stripping Earth's twin planet of its oceans, according to new research results from...
Makematic
Ask Deeper Questions
Asking questions helps turn curiosity into inquiry! In this activity, children will learn more about different types/ levels of questions by creating an Inquiry Ladder and challenging themselves to think about bigger, essential questions.
Curated Video
Gravity Falls Character Transformation Project
In this video you will see four student character transformation projects. They began by dilating an image in a Google doc. They used the draw feature to engineer half inch square graph paper on an 8.5 by 11 in document. Students then...