Our friends at WGBH’s Design Squad have come up with a great line up of activities for kids interested in NASA and the final frontier—space. The materials are designed for the classroom and after school programs, but with summer vacation a few weeks away, it would be easy to plug these resources into summer activities for adults looking to give kids something to do over the lazy days of summer. It’s basically a plug-and-play curriculum.
The third ever Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is happening this weekend, June 1-2 in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). There is so much to look forward to! With over 130 Makers, a jam-packed speaker series with everything from natural dye and spinning demonstrations, the future of 3D printing, and more.
In Super Awesome Sylvia’s latest video, she walks through a build for an Arduino-powered pulse sensor pendant.
Make your best little gal a pretty ruffled summer top with this free knitting pattern.
At Maker Faire Bay Area 2013, Luke and Adam Iseman spoke about how to make your own micro-scholarship for the students at your alma mater high school, which encourages new makers and honors your favorite teachers. You don’t need a lot of money to make a big difference.
Make fancy lace crowns and tiaras that are perfect for kids parties and playing dress-up!
Make your little lady a cute Mini Boden-inspired top with this polka dot pillowcase tank tutorial!
