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MAKENGINEERING KITS

Grant funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services

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"The chatter of the ideas and how they [water color bots] would work, and then when working together and changing it completely to create something different or making additional things to complement their creation." (Chesla, Elementary School Librarian)

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MAKENGINEERING KITS

The Story

The purpose of this grant was to design, develop and refine low-cost MAKEngineering take-home kits that provide learning experiences for youth in grades 3-6 and their families/caregivers. 

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On this site, we include information regarding our five kits including the packaging and activity instructions, a shopping list with links to various websites to order material, a list of consumables that will need to be replaced, a list of appropriate books to utilize with each of the bags, and images taken from youth. 

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PROJECTS

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CAR CARRIER

Use the least number of ZOOB BuilderZ pieces to build a vehicle that can complete a challenge.

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LINKING STICKS

Use the linking sticks and popsicle sticks to build anything of your choice. Options may include:

  • Building or structure     

  • Piece of furniture          

  • Favorite character        

  • Form of transportation

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WATER COLOR BOT

Design a motorized bot that “paints.”

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HINGES

Use the provided deck of cards, hinges, and wooden dowels to construct at least one of the following:

  • Favorite animal              

  • Well-known building or structure

  • Cartoon character         

  • Object at your favorite place

  • Object with a wheel     

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GLOWING GREETING CARD

Create a greeting card that lights up.

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GET IN TOUCH

Questions, comments or special requests? MAKEngineering Kits is excited to hear from you, so do not hesitate to reach out today. Are you interested in purchasing the kits? Please complete the form and we will be in touch soon.

Thanks for submitting!

makengineeringkits@gmail.com

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