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Learn graphics tools and techniques for laser and vinyl cutters using Vectr.com 
image of a child's face, next to a digitized image of the same face
photo of example vinyl stickers students made

Virtual HomeMaker starter slides- icebreaker or intro activity for groups
image of a informational page describing how you could adapt this activity to apply with your students
Create Animations from Slides Google Slides)

Create Videos from Slides (Google Slides)
slides of the human digestive system

Create Interactive Slides 
(click on Slide to see videos or hear audio clips)
An example slide, depicting the photosynthesis process with Spanish captions

3D Modeling with Tinkercad
screen shot of Tinkercad program showing a project design in progress
Here are some good tutorial videos.  
Tinkercad Tutorial video (old, but quick and fun)​
How to Use Tinkercad -  by MatterHackers
Tinkercad Advanced Tricks - by Washco Utah Library Makerspace

Codeblocks - Coding with Tinkercad
Tutorials on Instructables.com by the MIT Edgerton Center
  • Code-a-Charm-Bracelet
  • Fraction-Action-With-Coding
  • Code-a-Wiggly-Snake
gif of a computer screenshare of codeblocks program

Scratch (Coding) ​
logo of Scratch coding program
cartoon image of a girl and a dog, made with Scratch
Create an Interactive Tour on Scratch
Hexagon shapes for Mural, etc.
 https://tecnoloxia.org/100hex/descargas/ 
Hex100 
STEAM Mural with Hexagons

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2477471
photo of hexagon-shaped cutout images from thingiverse site
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  • Home
    • Getting Started >
      • What is Making?
      • Types of Makerspaces
      • Goals
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Teacher PD
    • Webinars
    • Maker Tool Skills 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