by Meredith Martin | Sep 15, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, Math, STEM
Looking for a fun and easy math art activity to start the year? This 3D symmetry project may be just what you need. Materials: Colored paper cut into 3 inch squares (I used colored copy paper) 12×12 construction paper Glue stick First, divide your construction...
by Meredith Martin | Sep 14, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, Math, STEM
Welcome to the new school year! STEM lab starts up next week, and in the meantime I am test-driving some new lessons. I recently found a handful of math art activities, and since I’m always looking for ways to tie the arts in and make STEAM, they seemed...
by Meredith Martin | Sep 8, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, Science, STEM
Megan had heard about this experiment and wanted to try it out, and since I had all the ingredients on hand, we decided to do it. Supplies: Plastic water bottle with cap (empty) Water Oil Food Coloring Hot glue gun (optional) First, fill the bottle about 2/3...
by Meredith Martin | Sep 7, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, Science, STEM
It’s time for some STEAM again! This time we’re combining crystals and painting. This was a fun (but messy) project, with some pretty awesome results. You will need: Water Epsom Salts Table Salt Food Coloring Small bowls or cups for mixing Paint brushes...
by Meredith Martin | Sep 5, 2015 | 3D Printing, hardware, MakerEd, STEM
You know the cool kid at school? You know, the one all the girls giggle and sigh about and the one all the boys secretly want to be? Yeah, that’s pretty much the description of the Polar3D Printer. This little thing is amazing. One of it’s best...