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Idea Gallery

Adaptable, inspirational Maker project ideas that have been shared by K-12 Teachers and Maker-Educators
These adaptable project ideas are tagged by Object OR Tool, NOT by core subject area or grade level. Objects are the kinds of things that students will create while Tools are the specialized Maker tools and materials that students will use.  ​
Check out our collection of Maker starter projects to get your education community Making. No curriculum tie-in required.
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Small, hand-powered mechanical device depicting a scene from Macbeth, with three witches and a boiling cauldron.
filter2 filter6 - Automata with PVC Pipe Base
Paper models of a cactus, a succulent plant, and a flat-roofed home
filter4 filter6 - 3D from 2D: Nets and Interlocking Shapes
Screenshot of interactive Scratch program game featuring a crab on a boardwalk.
filter4 filter6 filter10 - Intro to Block Based Coding
short tumbler glass with etched design depicting "2023" in the shape of a rabbit
filter6 filter9 - Etched Glass with Vinyl Stencils
still image from an animation depicting the digestive system
filter6 filter8 - Create Animations and Videos from Slides
the vinyl outline of a bicycle shaped sticker
filter6 filter7 - DIY Stickers
filter2 - Light Sensitive Rover
filter1 filter6 filter7 - Paper Lanterns
filter2 filter5 filter6 filter7 filter10 - Biome Dioramas
filter6 - 3D out of 2D
filter6 filter5 filter7 - Paper Canoes
filter5 filter7 - Constellation Boxes
filter2 filter4 filter6 - Linkable Automata
filter6 filter8 filter10 - Bill of Rights - MakeyMakey + Scratch
filter1 filter9 - Passport Stamps
filter6 - Black Out Poetry with Lights
filter4 filter7 - LED Quiz Boards
filter6 filter7 - Moiré Animations
filter1 filter6 filter7 - Identity Squares
filter2 filter4 filter6 - Clothespin Characters
filter1 filter4 - Chess Sets
hand-sewn plush skulls in a variety of colors
filter4 filter6 - Felt Skulls for Dia de Muertos
paper marigold illuminated by yellow LED, decorated with cartoon skulls
filter6 filter1 - Light Up Flowers for Dia de los Muertos
3 woven yarn squares, each with distinctive 2-color patterns
filter3 filter6- Weaving and Computational Thinking
filter3 filter6 - Coding Weave Patterns in Scratch
mobile made of foam shapes tied to wooden balance rod
filter7 filter 6 - Math Mobile of Balanced Equations
felt flags of 5 countries wired with LEDs - the electronics of a 6th flag are revealed
filter4 filter7 - Light Up Flags
a seven pointed star created with string and pins
filter7 filter1 - Polygram String Art
filter3 filter6- Attribute Accessories
filter5 - Mechanical Models of Bird Feet
filter7 filter9 - Papel Picado
filter8 - Words from the Myths Videos
filter5 - Organizers
filter6 - Key Kozies
filter7 - Maps of the World
filter6 - Festive Flashlights
filter10 - Literary Mapping with Ozobots
filter4 filter6 - Infinity Mirrors
filter9 - Glowing Figurines
filter9 - Cookie Cutters
filter9 - Chocolate Molds
filter3 filter6 filter7 - Light-up Backpack Tags
filter6 filter7 - Pop-up Cards
filter7 filter6 - Shadow Boxes
filter6 - 2D Art on a 3D Printer
filter6 - Earbud Buddies
filter6 filter7 - Edge-lit Acrylic
filter5 filter6 - 3D by the Slice
filter2 filter4 filter5 - Hydraulic Pets and Friends
filter4 filter6 - Mini Golf Course
filter2 filter4 filter5 - Fan-Powered Vehicles
filter4 filter10 - Arduino Drum Pads
filter4 - Shadow Puppets
filter4 filter10 - Video Game Controllers
filter4 filter6 - Tile Puzzles
filter3 - Weather-proof Hats
filter3 - Snap-in Custom Rings
filter2 filter4 - Balloon Cars
filter2 filter5 - Chain-reaction Machines
filter2 filter4 - Wind-up Toys
filter1 filter6 filter9 - Custom Currencies
filter1 filter7 - Light-up Tiles
filter1 - Magnetic Tiles
filter2 - Automata
filter6 - Fused Glass Art
filter10 - Virtual Tours
filter6 filter7 - LED Constellations
filter6 - Shape Stepping Stones
filter6 filter7 - Pop-Up Books
filter6 - War and Humanity
filter6 - Create a Creature
filter5 - Ancient Village Models
filter5 - Miniature Compost Bins
filter4 - Board Games
filter6 filter10 - Fearbots

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    • Getting Started >
      • What is Making?
      • Types of Makerspaces
      • Goals
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Teacher PD
    • Webinars
    • Maker Project Workshops
    • Master Making in the Classroom
    • Maker PD Packages
    • Invention Ed
    • Workshop Materials
  • Create Projects
    • Maker Methodology
    • Idea Gallery
    • K-12 Maker Instructables
    • Maker Skills Starter Projects
    • Virtual Tools and Projects
    • Special Programs >
      • Aprendo Creando >
        • Presentaciones
      • FullSTEAM
  • Run a Makerspace
    • Design Guide
    • Facilities and Storage
    • Maker tools
    • Training and Supervision
    • Staff, Hours and Scheduling
    • Events and Growth
  • Maker Tools
    • Shop Tools and Materials
    • Electronics
    • Physical Computing
    • 2D Design Software
    • Vinyl/Craft Cutters
    • Laser Cutting
    • 3D Design Tools
    • 3D Printing
    • Photo and Video
    • Sewing
  • Articles and Books