by Meredith Martin | Aug 24, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, STEM
It’s STEAM time again! This time, we’re adding music to STEM. You’ll need just three items to make this nifty kazoo. Once again, Miss Megan is my fabulous model and assistant. Supplies: cardboard tube (paper towel or toilet roll tubes are perfect)...
by Meredith Martin | Aug 21, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, Science, STEM
I admit it, I am a desktop warfare junkie. One of my best discoveries with my 3D printer was that there are tons of easily printable siege engines on Thingiverse just the right size for my desk. From penny catapults to Q-tip crossbows, I was in heaven. My students...
by Meredith Martin | Aug 20, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, Science, STEM
My niece Megan came to help out in the lab this week, so I put her to work testing new activities and being my model for photographs of the lessons. She had a ton of fun, and even suggested a few activities not on my list. She’ll be back next week to help with...
by Meredith Martin | Aug 17, 2015 | conference, MakerEd, Presentations, professional development
Last week, I presented a session on Intro to Makerspaces at Teachmeet NJ. Afterwards, Meri’s Mobile Makerspace was running for the rest of the day in the atrium. I had a wonderful time talking about STEM and MakerEd with fellow attendees. Here are the slides...
by Meredith Martin | Aug 17, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, STEM
I am addicted to the dollar store. I walk in planning to buy one or two items, and end up walking out with a cart full of supplies for various STEM projects and activities! It’s very dangerous for my wallet. Since many of my STEM lessons revolve around...
by Meredith Martin | Jul 18, 2015 | General Update, hardware, MakerEd, STEM
Today’s grand adventure: @kerszi and I took a trip to Fazzio’s to explore the surplus side of the store. Pro Tip – Maker shopping is twice as fun with a friend! As I mentioned in my previous post about this place, it’s extremely overwhelming....
