Maker Monday – iPhone Speaker

Today’s project is a quick and easy way to create a speaker for your device. The video tutorial shows an iphone speaker using a toilet paper tube. You can just as easily create a speaker for an ipad or tablet by using a paper towel tube. If you create one, I would love for you to share it with me by posting a picture in the comments or turning the image in to me in Google Classroom under the assignment with this title.
 

 

Maker Monday – Pinwheel

Today’s project is creating a pinwheel from paper and pencil.  I love pinwheels.  They are easy to make and very entertaining to watch.  The video below shows you one method for making a pinwheel.  If there are objects used that you do not have access to, try to think of things you might substitute in order to make your creation.  If you do not have push pins, what might you use instead?  Here is a method posted on Instructables using a brad instead of a pushpin: https://www.instructables.com/id/Pinwheel/.  Here is another tutorial using a straight pin instead of a pushpin: https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/kids-craft-easy-pencil-pinwheel

 

 

Maker Monday-Kazoo

Today’s project comes to you from Science Buddies. The video below will show you the supplies you need and how to create your own kazoo.  You can experiment with different materials to place at the end of your kazoo:  plastic bag, wax paper, aluminum foil, paper towel, or you can even grab something from outside, like a large leaf.  You can even make a scientific chart to record your observations when you change out the material.  How did the sound of your voice change when you spoke in the tube with each different material.  Try placing a finger or two over the end of the tube when you speak in it.  What do you observe?  To make more observations, what happens when you have more than one hole in the tube?  What happens when you change the length of the tube?  Be sure to record your observations!

Maker Monday

I have another maker project for you on this Happy Monday. These ideas are coming from Science Buddies. I have also posted this tutorial in Google Classroom with a couple of links to paper airplane tutorials.  If you make this launcher, please take a picture to turn in to me in Google Classroom and share on your blog. Happy Making!

Maker Monday

Happy Monday, students! Are you missing MakerSpace in the computer lab as much as I am? Here is a quick tutorial for making a launcher out of materials you may have at home. If you make one, please snap a picture and turn it in to me in Google Classroom. If possible, also post it to your blog. I will collect them and post in a slideshow on this blog at a later date. Happy Making!