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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 filter9 - Automata with PVC Pipe Base
Paper models of a cactus, a succulent plant, and a flat-roofed home
filter2 filter6 - 3D from 2D: Nets and Interlocking Shapes
Screenshot of interactive Scratch program game featuring a crab on a boardwalk.
filter4 filter5 - Intro to Block Based Coding
short tumbler glass with etched design depicting "2023" in the shape of a rabbit
filter5 filter10 - Etched Glass with Vinyl Stencils
still image from an animation depicting the digestive system
filter5 filter7 - Create Animations and Videos from Slides
the vinyl outline of a bicycle shaped sticker
filter5 filter10 - DIY Stickers
filter3 - Light Sensitive Rover
filter2 filter5 filter10 - Paper Lanterns
filter2 filter3 filter4 filter10 - Biome Dioramas
filter2 filter6 filter10 - 3D out of 2D
filter2 filter10 - Paper Canoes
filter3 filter9 filter10 - Constellation Boxes
filter6 filter1 filter2 - Linkable Automata
filter1 filter4 filter6 - Bill of Rights - MakeyMakey + Scratch
filter10 filter 2 - Passport Stamps
filter2 filter3 - Black Out Poetry with Lights
filter2 filter3 - LED Quiz Boards
filter2 filter5 filter10 - Moiré Animations
filter2 filter10 - Identity Squares
filter1 filter2 - Clothespin Creatures
filter1 filter2 filter6 - Chess Sets
hand-sewn plush skulls in a variety of colors
filter8 filter3 - Felt Skulls for Dia de Muertos
paper marigold illuminated by yellow LED, decorated with cartoon skulls
filter2 filter3 - Light Up Flowers for Dia de Muertos
3 woven yarn squares, each with distinctive 2-color patterns
filter4 filter8 - Weaving and Computational Thinking
Scratch-generated graphic showing a yarn-weaving pattern
filter4 filter8 - Coding Weave Patterns in Scratch
mobile made of foam shapes tied to wooden balance rod
filter2 filter10 filter6 - Math Mobile of Balanced Equations
felt flags of 5 countries wired with LEDs - the electronics of a 6th flag are revealed
filter3 filter8 - Light Up Flags
a seven pointed star created with string and pins
filter2 - Polygram String Art
black tote bag with appliqued red capital "A" displayed with open copy of The Scarlet Letter
filter8 - Attribute Accessories
model of webbed foot made of duct tape and drinking straws
filter1 filter2 - Mechanical Models of Bird Feet
filter5 filter10 - Papel Picado
filter5 filter7 - Words from the Myths Videos
filter2 filter6 - Organizers
filter3 filter10 - Constellation Displays
filter1 - Key Kozies
filter2 filter10 - Maps of the World
filter3 filter10 - Festive Flashlights
filter4 - Literary Mapping with Ozobots
filter2 filter3 - Infinity Mirrors
filter3 filter2 - Glowing Figurines
filter1 - Cookie Cutters
filter1 - Chocolate Molds
filter2 filter3 - Light-up Backpack Tags
filter2 filter10 - Pop-up Cards
filter2 filter10 - Shadow Boxes
filter1 - 2D Art on a 3D Printer
filter1 filter6 - Earbud Buddies
filter3 filter5 filter6 - Edge-lit Acrylic
filter5 filter6 filter10 - 3D by the Slice
filter2 filter4 - Hydraulic Pets and Friends
filter1 filter2 filter9 - Mini Golf Course
filter2 - Fan-Powered Vehicles
filter2 filter3 - Arduino Drum Pads
chipboard seagull puppet with brad-jointed moveable wings
filter2 filter6 filter10 - Shadow Puppets
filter2 filter3 filter9 - Video Game Controllers
filter5 filter6 - Tile Puzzles
filter2 filter9 - Weather-proof Hats
filter1 - Snap-in Custom Rings
filter1 filter2 filter9 - Balloon Cars
filter2 filter9 - Chain-reaction Machines
filter2 - Wind-up Toys
filter1 - Custom Currencies
filter2 filter3 - Light-up Tiles
filter5 filter6 filter10 - Magnetic Tiles
filter2 filter9 - Automata
filter2 - Fused Glass Art
filter7 - Virtual Tours
filter2 filter3 - LED Constellations
filter9 - Shape Stepping Stones
filter6 filter10 - Pop-Up Books
filter2 filter9 filter8 - War and Humanity
filter1 filter2 - Create a Creature
filter1 filter2 - Ancient Village Models
filter1 - Miniature Compost Bins
filter1 filter2 filter3 filter6 filter10 - Board Games
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  • Home
    • 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
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    • Vinyl/Craft Cutters
    • Laser Cutting
    • 3D Design Tools
    • 3D Printing
    • Photo and Video
    • Sewing
  • Articles and Books