Summer Maker Passport Program 2017

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Summer Maker Passport Program 2017

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The MakerSpace Passport program in 2017 consisted of 7 projects. This year we had over 1,400 kids come in and complete projects! We'll list the projects from 2017 here.

Scratch

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Scratch is a free educational programming language. We used some activities from DK Publishing's "Get with the Programming, Computer Coding Kit". Check out our SCRATCH page for the activities!

Power Crystal

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For this project we precut 1/8" acrylic on the laser cutter here at the MakerSpace. Add a rainbow LED and a coin cell battery, slot them together and you have a POWER CRYSTAL!

Stamped Metal

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A pretty simple metal stamping project.

Solar Bug

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We've done a vibrating bug/bot project nearly every year since opening the MakerSpace. This instructable has more thorough instructions.

Cardboard Circuit

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Build a simple circuit with an LED, battery, brass fasteners, paperclips and an optional photo-resistor.

Viking Boat

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This was a popular project, kids loved getting to use power tools!

Duct Tape Zipper Pouch

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An easier version of a duct tape wallet.