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Welcome to the world of DIY Illumination!

Make many different paper-based projects that light-up in cool and surprising ways, as you learn circuitry basics through crafting with LEDs, copper tape, and coin cell batteries. Building on a starter paper circuits project, experiment with more advanced techniques like creating a DIY switch or making a parallel circuit with multiple lights. Explore more ideas, materials, and projects such as glowing pinwheels, light up helicopters, and pop-up cards. Have fun and get creative to light up your world however you want!

START MAKING WITH PAPER CIRCUITS

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

LED lights (one or more colors)

3V coin cell batteries (such as the CR2032)

Copper tape (conductive foil)

Paper (note cards, cardstock, construction paper, paper cups, or other paper)

Scissors

Clear tape

Binder clips (small, about 3/4- inch wide)

Colored pens, pencils, or markers

PAPER CIRCUITS STARTER PROJECT

Explore how to make a simple circuit that lights up an LED on a piece of paper. To begin, give one LED light and a battery to the campers. Encourage them to explore the look and feel of these materials and share what they notice. Then, ask them to try to make the LED light up.

Notice that the battery has a symbol on each side. One side has a plus (+) sign,which stands for the positive terminal. The other side has a minus (-) sign, which stands for the negative terminal. The LED also has positive and negative terminals. The longer leg is positive and the shorter one is negative.

To make the LED light up, connect the negative side of the battery to the negative leg of the LED and the positive side of the battery to the positive leg of the LED.

Facilitation Tip: Encourage Experimentation

You may want to try starting with very little instruction. Allow the makers to jump in and try to make it work. Moments of"failure"-when things aren't working as expected-can present you with opportunities to encourage persistence and allow makers to practice problem solving.

Introduce the circuit layout:

Once everyone is able to make their LED light up, introduce this basic layout that they can use to make their circuit on paper. You can hand out printed copies, or you can draw the diagram on a board for everyone to refer to when they are making their own.
*Safety Tip: The edges of the copper tape are sharp, so be careful not to cut your fingers!
Below are the steps for making the paper circuits, which you can use to help guide the makers.

1. Add copper tape

Take a piece of paper and on it, place copper tape so it follows the lines in the diagram. To make turns, tape until you reach the corner where you want to turn. Then, fold the tape to turn the corner.

Basic Circuit Structure

An electrical circuit is a path on which electricity flows.

Your circuit has several basic parts:

A battery , which stores electrical energy

The copper tape , which conducts electricity from the battery to the light.

An LED light , which turns on when electricity flows through it

2. Attach the LED.

Take the LED and spread the legs so that they are sticking out to each side. Place the LED on top of the copper tape, so the legs touch the tape. Then secure them in place with clear tape.

3. Add the battery

Place the battery negative (-) side down, where the circle with the (-) sign is. It should touch the copper tape. Next, fold over the corner of the paper so that the tape going to the positive (+) circle touches the battery. Your light should turn on.

4. Complete the circuit.

Use a binder clip to hold the circuit in place. If the light doesn't turn on, check that the copper tape is running to both sides of the battery and the LED with no breaks, and that the two tape lines don't touch each other.

Troubleshooting Tips

The circuit needs to be complete to turn the light on; make sure there are no breaks in the copper tape.

Check to make sure that the top of the copper tape is connected, even at the corners.

Check the direction of the LED light; make sure that the negative end is connected to the negative side of the battery and that the positive end is connected to the positive side.

Check for any loose connections.

KEEP MAKING WITH PAPER CIRCUITS

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Sharing and Reflecting

How was the experience of making things light-up?

What was the favorite material that you used today to design your circuit?

What are some things that you want to change or add to your paper circuit?

Can you list three things that you want to make using the techniques you learned today?

Now that you're finished making with paper circuits, share your projects with other campers on our Google+ community and your other social media sites, always using #MakerCamp!

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Please Note
Your safety is your own responsibility, including proper use of equipment and safety gear, and determining whether you have adequate skill and experience. Power tools, electricity, and other resources used for these projects are dangerous, unless used properly and with adequate precautions, including safety gear and adult supervision. Some illustrative photos do not depict safety precautions or equipment, in order to show the project steps more clearly. Use of the instructions and suggestions found in Maker Camp is at your own risk. Maker Media, Inc., disclaims all responsibility for any resulting damage, injury, or expense.

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LED lights (one or more colors) 3V coin cell batteries (such as the CR2032) Copper tape (conductive foil) Paper (note cards, cardstock, construction paper, paper cups, or other paper) Scissors Clear tape Binder clips (small, about 3/4- inch wide) Colored pens, pencils, or markers Explore how to make a simple circuit that lights up an LED on a piece of paper.

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FREE PDF Download - (5) Paper Circuit Project Templates

A paper circuit is a low-voltage electronic circuit that is created on paper or cardboard using conductive copper tape, LEDs and a power source such as a coin-cell battery. Creating paper circuits is a good way to teach the basics of electricity and how circuits function. In addition to being educational, they can also be a fun makerspace project that helps to bring artwork and paper craft to life. By adding sensors, buzzers and motors to your circuit, you can also add another dimension of interactivity. These simple projects are great for all ages and all makerspaces.

A paper circuit smiley for Halloween! Got inspired from the new book by @Makerspaces_com #papercircuits pic.twitter.com/366y0PxCGN

- cincoutprabu (@cincoutprabu) October 10, 2016

There are a lot of creative and imaginative ways to create a paper circuit. These examples from Jie Qi at Chibitronics are truly amazing. Take a look at her Flickr page too see even more paper circuit creations.

Creating paper circuits is a natural fit for the classroom or library. Here's a good example:

Making paper circuits to "illuminate" a concept in our course or classroom. We are #makers !!#MAETy1 pic.twitter.com/GiSF50RgCJ

- Katie Dahmer (@k_dahmer) June 23, 2016

More Friday morning fun with paper circuits! #tinkeringmooc Planning this for Maker Club @ROMS_Learning pic.twitter.com/pOEsnn76hZ

- Jill Gardy Hill (@jmgardyhill) August 5, 2016

This video shows how Milan Dahal used paper circuits to create animation.

Paper cricket #paperCircuits pic.twitter.com/4zhsZCJNs3

- सुरेश (@SuRayShG) September 11, 2016

FREE PDF Download - (5) Paper Circuit Project Templates

There are a wide variety of paper circuit projects you can do. Shown below are most of the materials that you will need in order to complete these different projects. Later in this post, you will learn how to create a simple circuit and will only need copper tape, an LED and a coin cell battery.

Coin-cell battery (3V) CR2032

Copper tape (1/4″) with conductive adhesive

LED - 5mm, 10mm, surface mount or similiar

DC Hobby motor - 130 size

Buzzer - mechanical or piezo

LilyPad button board or slide switch

Paper clip or Binder clip

Clear tape

Double-sided foam tape

Card stock paper - 65-110 lb

Printer/copy paper

Brass brads

Circuit Stickers from Chibitronics (optional)

Circuit Scribe - conductive ink pen (optional)

Electric Paint from Bare Conductive (optional)

The great thing about paper circuits is the ability to create a circuit without the need for soldering. Having said that, you can use a soldering iron for specific reasons which will be explained later. Another optional tool is a paper trimmer which is great for when you are creating paper crafts that light up. Using a paper trimmer is also a safer option then scissors if you are doing this project with younger kids.

WARNINGS - Copper tape can have very sharp edges and is able to cut skin like a paper cut so be careful. Also, this project is low voltage 3v DC and is NOT intended to be used with your wall outlet or 120v. There are small items used in this project such as LEDs and can be a choking hazard for children under 3 years. Most importantly, have fun !

Introduction

Creating a paper circuit is a very fun and easy way to learn about circuits while being creative at the same time. In this tutorial, we are going to make a "simple circuit" which is the most basic of all circuits. To begin with, check out this introductory video from Chibitronics that gives a quick overview about working with copper tape.

Step 1 - Print Out The Template

Before we start you will need to download our Simple Circuit template and print it out on standard printer paper. Card stock is not needed for this particular paper circuit project.

You can also right-click the image below and choose "Save Link As" to save the printable template to your computer.

Step 2 - Apply Copper Tape to Trace Lines

Apply copper tape to all trace lines as marked in brown on the template. Smooth the copper down with your finger. Try to maintain a continuous strip of copper tape versus cutting it at the corners. Fold copper tape at the corners by bending it at a 45′ angle in the opposite direction of where you are going. Then fold it back at a 180′ angle and continue applying to the trace line.

Make sure to leave a gap in the copper tape so the LED can be mounted properly.

Cut the remaining copper tape once you reach the designated battery area.

Step 3 - Score and Fold

Score and then fold the corner line. A scoring tool is very helpful when making folds during a paper circuit project.

Step 4 - Mount LED to Copper Trace

Mount the LED to the copper trace using clear tape. To do this, bend both legs of the LED at a 90′ angle and then tape legs securely to the copper. Make sure that the long leg of the LED goes to the positive (+) side of the copper trace.

The image below from shows how to tell which leg of an LED is positive. If the legs have been cut, you can also determine which side is negative by looking for the flat side of the LED casing.

Step 5 - Attach Battery To Circuit

Last step is to place the coin-cell battery on the copper trace. In this example, make sure the battery (-) is facing down on the copper. The corner flap which is (+) should then be able to contact the battery (+) when folded.

At this point you can secure the corner using a paper clip or binder clip.

FREE PDF Download - (5) Paper Circuit Project Templates

Optional - you can create a paper battery holder which securely holds your coin-cell battery. Chibitronics has a wonderful step-by-step tutorial on how to create one of these.

To create a paper circuit you don't always need to use copper tape. Another good option is to use conductive ink ( Circuit Scribe) or electric paint ( Bare Conductive) to help form the circuit. There are pros and cons however to using these products over copper tape. For example, if you choose to use electric paint you will need to wait a few minutes for the product to dry. According to the manufacturer, "the conductivity of Electric Paint increases as it dries, therefore it is important to wait until it is completely dry to test your projects". But the good thing about using paint and ink is that you are able to make very unique shapes and patterns that you wouldn't have been able to with copper tape.

Below is a great example of a paper circuit project involving conductive ink or electric paint. Make a greeting card that lights up !

#Makerspace project - make an electric greeting card w/ conductive paint via @instructables https://t.co/dtg4fQZxxk pic.twitter.com/4bpeHqqhn1

- Makerspaces.com (@Makerspaces_com) April 23, 2016

A great alternative to the standard LED are Circuit Stickers by Chibitronics. A circuit sticker is a peel-and-stick LED for creating circuits and craft projects. They can be stuck to almost any surface such as paper, plastic, fabric etc. They work with copper tape, conductive ink or even electric paint. Chibitronics also has a line of sensor and effects stickers in addition to the LED sticker. These add-ons can make your project blink, pulse or be responsive to sound.

When using these, make sure to stick the narrow side of the sticker to the negative side of the copper trace. The larger side of the circuit sticker is positive. One great advantage of circuit stickers is their low power consumption. You can light up more circuit stickers per (1) 3v battery than you could using standard LEDs.

Is your LED not lighting? Most of the time it's a very simple fix. Here is a list of the common ways to make your paper circuit functional.

1. Make sure that the LONG leg of your LED is secured to the positive (+) side of the circuit because this is easy to mix up.

2. Sometimes the LED legs are just not contacting the copper tape well enough. Rub the clear tape that secures the LED to ensure there is a solid connection with the copper tape below.

3. Inspect the battery. Make sure the negative (-) of the battery is touching the negative side of the copper tape and the same goes with the positive. Furthermore make sure there is a solid connection between the battery and copper. Sometimes you need to tape the battery down using clear tape.

4. It's highly recommended that you try to maintain a continuous strip of copper foil versus cutting it. But sometimes you just need to make a cut. Make sure you push down and rub the two pieces of copper that are taped together. There needs to be a solid connection.

5. Ensure all copper tape has been smoothed down on the paper with as few wrinkles as possible.

6. Is there a short in the circuit? A short can happen when the positive and negative copper tape make contact with each other. Check around the battery area and the LED area which are common places for this to happen.

7. If you're using a LilyPad switch make sure it is taped down firmly to the copper tape below it. Also, there needs to be a gap in the copper directly below the switch as outlined on the template.

8. Finally, are your parts even functional? At times you might just have a bad battery or bad LED. One easy way to test both of these items is to place the LED directly onto the battery. Make sure the LONG leg is touching the positive side of the battery.

LEDs are used in a ton of #makerspace projects. Here's a simple way to test one. Remember long leg is positive. https://t.co/41ZOiIW9Gb

- Makerspaces.com (@Makerspaces_com) September 15, 2016

Now that you've seen how to create the basic circuit, we're going to step it up a notch and add a switch to control the LED.

Step 1 - Print Circuit Template

Download our Simple Circuit w/ Switch template and print it out on standard printer paper. Card stock is not needed for this particular paper circuit project.

You can also right-click the image below and choose "Save Link As" to save the printable template to your computer.

Step 2 - Apply Copper Tape to Trace Lines

Apply the copper tape to all brown trace lines on the template. Try to maintain a continuous strip of copper tape versus cutting it at the corners. Fold copper tape at the corners by bending it at a 45′ angle in the opposite direction of where you are going. Then fold it back at a 180′ angle and continue applying to the trace line. Make sure to leave a gap in the copper tape so the LED can be mounted properly. Cut the remaining copper tape once you reach the designated battery area.

Step 3 - Score and Fold

Score and then fold the corner line. A scoring tool is very helpful when making folds during a paper circuit project.

Step 4 - Mount LED to Copper Trace

Mount the LED to the copper trace using clear tape. To do this, bend both legs of the LED at a 90′ angle and then tape legs securely to the copper. Make sure that long leg of the LED goes to the positive (+) side of the copper trace.

Step 5 - Attach Battery To Circuit

The next step is to place the coin-cell battery on the copper trace. In this example, make sure the battery (-) is facing down on the copper. The corner flap which is (+) should then be able to contact the battery (+) when folded. Finally, add a paperclip or binder clip to secure the corner.

Step 6 - Attach LilyPad Switch To Circuit

Finally, the LilyPad switch needs to be taped on top of the copper tape. Make sure there is a gap in the copper below the switch as outlined on the template. We love the LilyPad switch because of it's small form factor but there are other ways to create a switch. We outline this alternative method below.

These LilyPad button and slide switches are available at .

If you don't have a LilyPad switch you can always create a switch with a flap of paper with copper on it. Tape the paper switch over the gap with the copper facing down. Press down on the switch to close the circuit and turn on the LED.

We've put together a collection of 5 beautifully designed paper circuit templates that have step-by-step instructions on them. We hope you like these projects and we would love to see what you design. Follow us on Twitter @Makerspaces_com and show us your paper circuits. Have fun and keep learning !

FREE PDF Download - (5) Paper Circuit Project Templates

The internet is filled with great information on paper circuits and here are some of our favorite resources.
Paper Circuits - The Tinkering Studio
Paper Circuits with Copper Tape - High-Low Tech

The Great Big Guide to Paper Circuits - Sparkfun

Paper Circuit Tutorials - Chibitronics

Getting Started with Circuit Stickers - Jie Qi

Plan and Build Your Circuit - Adafruit

Simple Paper Circuit - Make

has a really great learning section on their site which covers almost every maker topic out there. If you want to dig deeper into circuits and electricity, check out their video series called Circuit Playground.

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Makerspace or STEM projects for kids don't have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, some of the best projects use recycled or repurposed items like cardboard or soda bottles which means nothing to buy.

Below, we've compiled some of our favorite projects that are great for makerspaces.

Learn how to make a boat out of a soda bottle, create a car from cardboard and many more.

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Build a simple circuit using a pizza box (no soldering required)

Create circuit tiles which are interchangeable blocks used to form different circuits.

Using a simple hobby motor and cardboard, you can make a frog robot that is very entertaining.

Learn how to make this simple foam boat with dc motor and homemade propeller.

These battery powered cars are super fun and can be made with a few basic parts.

Paper circuits are a really great way to learn the basics of circuits and electricity. Make light-up greeting card and more.

These bristlebots are a smaller version of the brushbot and use toothbrush heads and vibrating motors.

Make a flying airplane using cardboard, a coke bottle and a DC hobby motor. Really cool !

Create a vibrating and moving junkbot using everyday "junk" or items in your recycle bin.

Vibrobots are tiny robots powered by a vibrating motor. Design your own using scrap materials and spare parts.

Create this wobblebot and you will always have a best friend.

Make this super fast mini electric car using a 9v battery as the chassis. Experiment with designs to make it go faster.

Learn the basics of how a DC motor works by creating your own simple motor.

Make your own simple LED flashlight using popsicle sticks and copper tape. Learn how circuits and switches work.

Create this electric bottle car by reusing bottles and other recyclable materials.

This rubber band helicopter is simple and easy to create. Once you build one, you can experiment with other designs.

Marble runs are like an amusement park for marbles. Here are 10 marble runs you can create at your makerspace.

Create this simple hydraulic machine using a plastic syringe for the lift mechanism. Learn about a hydraulic system.

Using conductive and insulating dough, you can create squishy circuits that light-up, move and make noise.

This cardboard chair project is a great way to recycle and re-purpose cardboard into functional furniture.

These scribble bots are also known as scribble machines and are great for STEAM /Art activities.

Brushbots are a simple, fun type of robot that you can build out of arts and crafts materials.

Here are 3 simple STEM boats that don't need a DC motor. Learn how to make a putt-putt, paddle and balloon-powered boat.

Make your own cardboard hydraulic arm that focuses on the principles of hydraulic movements.

If you made one of these projects or are working on something else, tweet us at @Makerspaces_com

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by Mike Acedo

1. http://makezine.com/

Makezine.com is a major hub for the maker's movement, providing amateur makers and educators with a plethora of information, resources, and project ideas to implement for themselves, or in their classrooms.

2. http://www.raspberrypi.org/
This UK based tech company seeks to provide children of all ages and backgrounds with cheap, quality computers in hopes of educating kids in computer programming. For around 25$, educators can purchase a kit that includes the credit card sized computer, and simple how to assembly instructions. This allows kids to gain familiarity with how computers work, as well as how they are programmed.

3. http://makerfaire.com/

The Maker Faire is an annual festival that takes place in multiple locations around the world, bringing together inventors, scientists, engineers, educators, tech enthusiasts, among other makers, to showcase innovation, learning, and celebrate the maker's movement. It is a place where educators and parents can take their student's to freely explore and learn from different makers and hopefully inspire them to tap into their own creativeness.

4. http://youngmakers.org/ & http://makered.org/

Both youngmakers.org and makered.org seek to bridge the gap between community involvement and the maker culture, providing kids, parents, and teachers with a community based infrastructure and resources that facilitate making. These institutions look to bring together like-minded individuals, mentors, and fabrication facilities to help kids bring to life their own project visions and share them in events like the Maker Faire.

5. http://www.instructables.com/index

Instructables is place where anyone can explore, learn, and share different creations and projects. It is a community of makers who openly share their projects to promote innovation and creativity, as well as provide educators and students with a place to develop project ideas and share their own creations.

6. http://makerspace.com

Makerspace allows new makers to create places to explore making, find the tools that will need, and provide access to a network of educators and members of the maker community. This enables individuals to share ideas and practices with other makerspace's and connect with local community members who support the maker culture. It also serves as a way for makers and educators to network, as well as provides training and support to teachers who seek to enable making in their classrooms.

7. http://curriculum.makerbot.com/

MakerBot is a 3D printer outlet that provides affordable 3D printers as well as various project ideas and lesson plans, to educators and other makers. Their mission is promote and expand STEM learning and innovation by providing students with the tools necessary to bring their ideas to physical life.

8. http://www.thingiverse.com/

An offshoot of MakerBot, Thingiverse is a design community where others can discover, share and make 3D printable objects. It is a good resource for educators and students to find designs and share their own creations.

9. http://learn.adafruit.com/

Adafruit is an online learning place where educators and makers can find articles, videos, tools and lessons that are centered on learning electronics.

10. http://web.media.mit.edu/~emme/guide.pdf

This manual is filled with various activities and experiments that teachers can take advantage of in order to facilitate interest in electronics, particularly, soft circuit experiments. These activities invite students aged 11-17, to explore technology through a creative context and a hands on approach.

11. https://learn.sparkfun.com/curriculum

Sparkfun.com provides makers and educators with the foundation and tools required for them to be successful in the electronic and tech world. The site provides beginner, intermediate, and advanced tutorials, presentations, code, and curriculum guides that cover a wide array of DIY education.

12. http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/ & http://blogs.exploratorium.edu/tinkering/
The Tinker Studio is an interactive workshop located inside the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco, CA. It allows students to become engaged in science and technology through hands on experiments and being able to talk to featured scientists, educators, and staff. If educators are not able to take their students to the Exploratorium, the website provides several featured projects and instructions which can be done inside their classrooms.

13. https://diy.org/

DIY.org provides a vast selection of DIY instructional videos and lessons that span across multiple subject areas. The site also enables students to post and share their own creations, connect with others who have similar passions, and encourages students to test themselves by taking on various tasks and challenges. It is a great place for educators to find project ideas for their classes, and an exceptional platform for students to nurture their own creativity.

14. http://cardboardchallenge.com/

The Cardboard Challenge is an open-ended design challenge that encourages kids of all ages from around the world to design and build something out of cardboard and other recycled material. The building can take place anywhere from classrooms to backyards, as kids are encouraged to use their own imagination and creativity as their prime source of inspiration. Finally, a specific day is designated worldwide for the builders to take pictures of their creations and share them using social media. This is a great way for parents and teachers to encourage creativeness from their students and allow them to share it with others.

15. http://catalyst-academy.org/course/make-hack-play/

In this mini-course, educators are introduced to the "Maker Movement", highlighting the benefits of it in digital and non-digital ways. It is a great opportunity for educators to become familiar with how the Maker Movement contributes to STEM education, and allows them to discuss and share their experiences with other educators.

16. http://www.businessinnovationfactory.com/projects/sxl/lab-news/student-designer-how-kit-now-available

The Business Innovation Factory has developed a project where students can use their own imagination and creativeness to develop their own lessons and have a direct influence on the way they learn. Included, is a Student Designer How-To Kit, which encourages students to take a direct roll in their own education and teaches skills that they can use outside of the classroom. Although this is not part of the typical Maker Movement, it allows teachers to give students the opportunity to exercise their own creativity by conceptualizing their own lesson design.

17. http://blog.nwp.org/clmooc/makes/

In this Making Learning Connected blog, various forms of connected learning are explored, including maker culture. The "Maker Bank" is a place where individuals share projects that they have made, allowing others to follow or contribute to them. This is a good place for educators and makers to research different maker projects and share their own.

18. http://makeymakey.com/

Makey Makey provides an invention kit where one can turn ordinary objects into touch pads that can be combined with computer programs and the Internet. This allows students and educators to creatively develop an infinite amount of projects and experiments that promote innovation.

19. http://www.howtoons.com/

Howtoons is a fun way to engage students in project based learning by using comic book style art and storytelling to teach kids how to build various STEM centered projects. Through its engaging art and instructional format, it is a valuable asset for educators to use in their classrooms.

20. http://stager.org/articles/goodpbl.pdf

Though these articles do not provide actual project ideas or designs, they do provide educators with guidance when constructing projects for their students. The articles highlight the key elements in designing a good project for students and give tips to educators that will help them develop projects that will facilitate creativity.

21. http://m2l.indiana.edu/

Make to Learn advocates the implementation of DIY and maker culture into the core of all educational practices. Make to Learn seeks to empower the maker community by connecting them with the resources needed for them to thrive and improve the educational outcome of the DIY movement. Through organized events, public outreach, and challenges on maker websites like Instructables.com, Make to Learn invites educators and makers to participate in and raise the overall awareness about the value of making in education.

22. http://littlebits.com/

Littlebits provides makers with a kit of tiny, interchangeable circuit boards, each with their own individual function, that allow makers to experiment in building sophisticated electronic projects. Littlebits also provides lessons and project ideas for students and educators to explore as they experiment with engineering and design.

23. http://glasslabgames.org/

Glass Lab Games use game based learning to facilitate creativity and digital design making. Through a Sim City based platform, students are given creative reign over a simulated city, where they can use their imagination to customize their city in an educational format. Though this is not a part of the traditional maker culture, it does facilitate creative design, and allows students to gain an understanding of real world issues that influence cities, as well as share with others their creative solutions to complex problems.

24. Minecraft.print

Print minecraft worlds using 3D printers. Incredible!
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אתגרי STEM בחומרים פשוטים

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אתגרי STEM בחומרים פשוטים

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Looking for STEM projects and challenges for kids? Building and engineering projects are valuable for developing thinking skills and encouraging the ability to design and create.
The tough part, though, is that teachers often have to purchase the materials at their own expense. At home, we don't need to supply enough materials for a class, but with five kids to feed, house, and educate we can't constantly be buying special materials either. Here's a collection of STEM engineering challenges that are fun and engaging, and that also make use of recycled or inexpensive materials.
ENGINEERING WITH PAPER
Let's start with projects that rely on a simple and readily available material - paper!

Which paper column can support the most weight? from Creekside Learning. The result was not what I expected!

Build a Newspaper Fort - This is amazing! And all you need is newspapers and tape. Granted, newspapers are harder to come by than they used to be, but maybe you can find a friend or a dentist office that will save some for you!

Build a Conveyor Belt from Pink Stripey Socks. Use a milk carton and paper, and a few other simple materials!

Make some Paper Building Blocks from Babble Dabble Do. So simple and colorful.

Paper Airplane Challenge from Kids Activities Blog. Which plane can carry the most cargo?
BUILDING WITH SIMPLE MATERIALS
This one is our most popular STEM post: 4 Engineering Challenges with Craft Sticks, Cups, and Cubes. I enjoyed this as much as the kids, and it works for all ages. It's amazing what kids can construct with these simple materials, and they'll be learning a ton about balance and center of gravity.

If you like that one, also try 5 Engineering Challenges with Clothespins, Craft Sticks, and Binder Clips. These materials make an awesome building kit! We have ours stored in a plastic shoebox.

Turn a Large Cardboard Box into an EPIC Marble Run - This is seriously awesome.

Make a marble run on a smaller scale - Shoebox Marble Run. Shoe boxes, craft stick, and hot glue - that's it! Again, you'll be amazed what you can create. The post has lots of inspiration.

Build a Bridge out of Straws and Straight Pins. Great classroom challenge. The straight pins work well for holding the straws together.

How strong is spaghetti? Test how much weight this material will hold! This is an impressive STEM challenge!

Build a Marble Run with Play Dough - YES, play dough! Grab a cookie sheet and try this fun challenge!

Collect some sticks and try building a raft that floats! From Kids Craft Room.

Build a Straw Roller Coaster for a ping pong ball to roll down! Drinking straws and hot glue, and that's it. Use a low temp gun and kids can make this themselves.

Build a Labyrinth Game with a cardboard box and craft sticks. The finished game is seriously addicting!

Create a Hexbug Maze with Straws from Buggy and Buddy. This is a great cooperative project for groups of kids.

It's also fun to build a Hexbug Maze with Cardboard and Craft Sticks.
EXPLORE FORCE AND MOTION - CATAPULTS AND MORE!
Make Working Gears with Popsicle Sticks - such a fun mechanical project.

Build a Popsicle Stick Catapult. You probably have all the supplies on hand to make this fun catapult!

Balloon Pinwheel - This is a great way to demonstrate Newton's third law of motion!

Make a Ping Pong Ball Launcher with a plastic bottle. Fun toy.

Create an Epic Bottle Rocket out of a 2 liter soda bottle. It flew higher than our house!

Build a Tissue Box Catapult and then launch small Lego bricks or ping pong balls or marshmallows.

Use marbles and a ruler to explore the transfer of energy. A favorite science experiment.
MAGNETISM
I think my kids would tinker with these Magnetic Sculptures all day long! What a great idea from Babble Dabble Do.

Use magnets to create a Magic Spinning Pen.

Make a Magnet Powered Car from Science Kiddo. This is a fun idea!

Defy Gravity with Magnetsfrom Buggy and Buddy! You can probably set this up with things you have on hand.

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30+ Awesome STEM Challenges for Kids (with Inexpensive or Recycled Materials!) - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls

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Looking for STEM projects and challenges for kids? Building and engineering projects are valuable for developing thinking skills and encouraging the ability to design and create. The tough part, though, is that teachers often have to purchase the materials at their own expense.

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עוד אתגרים פשוטים ומגניבים!

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עוד אתגרים פשוטים ומגניבים!