http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:01:35 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Teachers-Resource-Simple-Laser-Cutter-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/FVL4/HFSHUE51/FUAFVL4HFSHUE51.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/FVL4/HFSHUE51/FUAFVL4HFSHUE51.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/FVL4/HFSHUE51/FUAFVL4HFSHUE51.SMALL.jpg Kiteman If you're like me, you spend ages saving up for a piece of cool kit (or put a lot of effort into getting somebody else to buy cool kit for you), but then, after you get it, unpack it and set it up, there's an awkward What now? pause. This is a collection of simple, two-dimensional projects using a ...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 10:06:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-its-like-to-be-an-Artist-in-Residence-at-Ins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/9N89/HGH6PEI4/F5A9N89HGH6PEI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/9N89/HGH6PEI4/F5A9N89HGH6PEI4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/9N89/HGH6PEI4/F5A9N89HGH6PEI4.SMALL.jpg timwikander Recently I joined the Instructables team for two months as an Artist in Residence at the renowned yellow robot headquarters in San Francisco. Being an east coaster from a small town in MD that no one has ever heard of, you can imagine this was quite an adventure. Though the Bay Area was a little chi...
By: timwikander

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 20:09:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gardening-Science-Investigating-Germination/
Gardening Science: Investigating Germination - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/E0N4/HFPTII5D/FE8E0N4HFPTII5D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/E0N4/HFPTII5D/FE8E0N4HFPTII5D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/E0N4/HFPTII5D/FE8E0N4HFPTII5D.SMALL.jpg Kiteman The germination of seeds is a perennial* subject in science classes around the world. Seeds are planted somewhere, they germinate, the students look at them. The hard part is looking at what you are growing. The point of this project is to provide students, teachers and interested parents with a ...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 01:17:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Slingshot-Dart-Shooter/
Slingshot Dart Shooter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/L505/HF23TA4Q/F56L505HF23TA4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/L505/HF23TA4Q/F56L505HF23TA4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/L505/HF23TA4Q/F56L505HF23TA4Q.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance Projectile shooters are always fun to build, but one can make only so many catapults before the novelty wears off. The slingshot dart shooter mixes it up with elements from my Slingshot Rocket project and regular Slingshot, but in the classic 'Y' slingshot shape.  Lesson Plan: Difficulty: 2/5 Prep:...
By: WYE_Lance

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:07:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Learn-a-second-language-one-word-a-day-bracelet/
Learn a second language one word a day bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/SZ7M/HEXS4PC5/FPMSZ7MHEXS4PC5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/SZ7M/HEXS4PC5/FPMSZ7MHEXS4PC5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/SZ7M/HEXS4PC5/FPMSZ7MHEXS4PC5.SMALL.jpg babybayrs The universal difficulty of learning a second language is the fact that students' ears, mouth, eyes, hands and mind are not immersed in the environment. When they don't have the chance to use what they learn soon enough, students quickly forget what they learned. To solve the problem of lacking the ...
By: babybayrs

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:13:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Fortune-Tellers-as-a-Revision-Aid/
How to use Fortune Tellers as a Revision Aid. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/P12V/HEI3Z5KZ/FP4P12VHEI3Z5KZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/P12V/HEI3Z5KZ/FP4P12VHEI3Z5KZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/P12V/HEI3Z5KZ/FP4P12VHEI3Z5KZ.SMALL.jpg Kiteman By making "fortune tellers", students will revise the key vocabulary and facts of a topic of your choice. Most folk know how to make fortune tellers, and most teachers will have had to confiscate their share over the years - so why not use them in a positive way? This project is most suitable youn...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:20:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Leather-Alphabet-Bean-Bags/
Leather Alphabet Bean Bags - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6KGZ/HDHM3EPG/FAL6KGZHDHM3EPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6KGZ/HDHM3EPG/FAL6KGZHDHM3EPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6KGZ/HDHM3EPG/FAL6KGZHDHM3EPG.SMALL.jpg Phiske Here you'll see how I made a sweet set of all leather (minus corn, thread and glue) alphabet bean bags.  No beans included.   My almost two year old has been obsessed with the alphabet.  Sings the song in his crib as he falls asleep, sings it on the potty, and even tries to replace the alphabet wit...
By: Phiske

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:41:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solitary-Bee-Habitat/
Solitary Bee Habitat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/HIBL/HBXWSD0G/FR6HIBLHBXWSD0G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/HIBL/HBXWSD0G/FR6HIBLHBXWSD0G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/HIBL/HBXWSD0G/FR6HIBLHBXWSD0G.SMALL.jpg tjesse While searching for something for my daughter and I to do together on scistarter, I stumbled upon a project involving insects. Kids love insects, so I thought it was an easy way to get her interested in science. The University of Florida is requesting the help of amateur backyard scientis...
By: tjesse

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:24:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Glueless-PVC-joints-that-stay-stuck-together-but-c/
Glueless PVC joints that stay stuck together but can be taken apart in seconds! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/E5DK/HBXWRGUO/FQCE5DKHBXWRGUO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/E5DK/HBXWRGUO/FQCE5DKHBXWRGUO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/E5DK/HBXWRGUO/FQCE5DKHBXWRGUO.SMALL.jpg MechanicalMashup I love PVC pipe and tubing.  You can build awesome projects with it like Trebuchets, Steady cam systems, Light stands, Green houses, and tons more. Its a grownups (and kids) big erector set. But some things are too big to glue together so you want to disassemble them. Problem is sometimes your proje...
By: MechanicalMashup

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:14:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Judge-a-Contest/
How to Judge a Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/OG3D/HCB8KFFC/FXOOG3DHCB8KFFC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/OG3D/HCB8KFFC/FXOOG3DHCB8KFFC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/OG3D/HCB8KFFC/FXOOG3DHCB8KFFC.SMALL.jpg Carleyy At this point you have been asked by the Instructables staff to help judge a contest.  You may be a professional outside of the Instructables community, prolific author, or a past contest winner. Your input as a judge is invaluable to the Instructable community and helps us to run the best contests...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:56:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spool-Car/
Spool Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a rubber-band powered wooden racer! A great, pocket-sized toy to explore transformation of energy. Bascially, a precursor to the wind-up car... This is one of the projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston . Produced in partnership ...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 15:13:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cork-Shooter/
Cork Shooter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/68VI/HBHGL8LC/FOU68VIHBHGL8LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/68VI/HBHGL8LC/FOU68VIHBHGL8LC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/68VI/HBHGL8LC/FOU68VIHBHGL8LC.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance This project is born from the fact that students in my engineering classes really enjoy building projectile launchers. I wanted something that was simple to build, effective, and has lots of room for modifications. The cork shooter fulfills that criteria and of course provides a hands-on lesson in t...
By: WYE_Lance

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 18:05:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Parachute-a-la-CMH/
LED Parachute a la CMH - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Create an unidentified floating object! This is a great activity not only on simple circuits, but also on air resistance/drag and aerodynamics. Also easily folds up into the pocket like the parachute people toys, only a lot easier to find at night! This is one of the projects for our Instructables:...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:28:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dry-Mounting-a-Scorpion/
Dry-Mounting a Scorpion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/GYZE/H9K2FQ7A/F9RGYZEH9K2FQ7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/GYZE/H9K2FQ7A/F9RGYZEH9K2FQ7A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/GYZE/H9K2FQ7A/F9RGYZEH9K2FQ7A.SMALL.jpg ShutterEye Preface Okay, those of you who are familiar to my other Instructables will know what’s coming… A few VERY important things to remember before we take even a single step on the topic of dry-mounting a scorpion. 1. Scorpions are not toys. They are sentient animals just like us. They are extremely imp...
By: ShutterEye

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:01:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Wrap-Flashcards-Pop-Your-Answer-Learning/
Bubble Wrap Flashcards! ~ Pop-Your-Answer Learning - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/FKEC/H7UQYL64/FXYFKECH7UQYL64.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/FKEC/H7UQYL64/FXYFKECH7UQYL64.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/FKEC/H7UQYL64/FXYFKECH7UQYL64.SMALL.jpg Natetron Hello Everyone!!!          Just this year my mom got a job as a teacher, and she's been having a great time educating her students. Like any teacher (or parent educating their children) my mom has been looking for different creative ways to have fun with the kids and learn at the same time. Thi...
By: Natetron

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:03:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Marble-Roller-Coaster/
Marble Roller Coaster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/TYKK/H7UQYT0A/FYWTYKKH7UQYT0A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/TYKK/H7UQYT0A/FYWTYKKH7UQYT0A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/TYKK/H7UQYT0A/FYWTYKKH7UQYT0A.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance "We're doing the roller coasters?! Yes!!" That's the response I get from students who've taken my engineering classes before when they find out it's marble roller coaster day. It's a class favorite. Students get to build 20' long roller coasters with their friends! It's an open-ended, fast-paced, c...
By: WYE_Lance

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 20:45:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Science-Experiment-for-Kids-Light-Box-Magic/
Science Experiment for Kids: Light Box Magic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/4KQF/H7W4SMA1/F2S4KQFH7W4SMA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/4KQF/H7W4SMA1/F2S4KQFH7W4SMA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/4KQF/H7W4SMA1/F2S4KQFH7W4SMA1.SMALL.jpg latulippe Create a fun light show with your children and teach them about the attributes of light at the same time. Learning Objective: Introduce kids to the scientific method and light refraction. Age: Preschool - Elementary by True Aim Motivate Get your children excited for the experiment by letti...
By: latulippe

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:57:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-evolve-a-balloon-animal/
How to evolve a balloon animal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/1OKZ/H7URBCZO/F831OKZH7URBCZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/1OKZ/H7URBCZO/F831OKZH7URBCZO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/1OKZ/H7URBCZO/F831OKZH7URBCZO.SMALL.jpg jmallos Play a word game to evolve a unique genetic code, then learn to twist the balloon animal that your genetic code describes. Over 200 kids at World Maker Faire NY 2012 participated in this hands-on activity that introduces the concepts of genotype/phenotype mapping and mutation. Supplies a sheet of...
By: jmallos

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Oct 2012 13:05:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Preschool-Physics-Having-a-Ball-with-Books/
Preschool Physics: Having a Ball with Books - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/SM6B/H7S4JB4V/FT0SM6BH7S4JB4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/SM6B/H7S4JB4V/FT0SM6BH7S4JB4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/SM6B/H7S4JB4V/FT0SM6BH7S4JB4V.SMALL.jpg Reading Confetti This fun and easy activity requires very little prep work and is the perfect way to get preschoolers interested in reading and physics!  Age: Preschool (can also be adapted to elementary age students) Objectives:  Encourage curiosity and introduce the scientific method including developing and tes...
By: Reading Confetti

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:25:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Parallel-Zombie-Tag/
Parallel Zombie Tag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/D4RK/H7431K4Y/FH1D4RKH7431K4Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/D4RK/H7431K4Y/FH1D4RKH7431K4Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/D4RK/H7431K4Y/FH1D4RKH7431K4Y.SMALL.jpg HandsOnMath Learning Objective: Helping students distinguish between parallel and perpendicular lines. The game is simple and fun. It could be used for an activity day and a good way to engage the students’ minds during recess. I will explain the basics of how to play and then add some optional twists Where ...
By: HandsOnMath

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 08:43:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubberband-Helicopters-step-by-step/
Rubberband Helicopters: step-by-step - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/RNI9/H7ME377G/FZIRNI9H7ME377G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/RNI9/H7ME377G/FZIRNI9H7ME377G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/RNI9/H7ME377G/FZIRNI9H7ME377G.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance In an effort to streamline my Instructables for training purposes, I am recreating my classic Rubberband Helicopter in step-by-step format. The rubberband-powered helicopter is a favorite of my students because of the ease of construction and the exciting end product. Learning Objective: Students ...
By: WYE_Lance

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:50:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Solar-System/
PVC Solar System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/WSEQ/H703OAY4/FXBWSEQH703OAY4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/WSEQ/H703OAY4/FXBWSEQH703OAY4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/WSEQ/H703OAY4/FXBWSEQH703OAY4.SMALL.jpg jstephens1 This instructable is the result of my son's school homework, At the end you will find a video in Spanish but I think it is very clear, so I will try to make a short summary here of the most important aspects of the video. If any doubt please ask via comments. What you need: PVC Elbows PVC Tees PV...
By: jstephens1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:03:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tables-of-6-7-8-and-9-in-your-hands/
Tables of 6, 7, 8 and 9 in your hands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/B6XK/H6DWVHWW/FTJB6XKH6DWVHWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/B6XK/H6DWVHWW/FTJB6XKH6DWVHWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/B6XK/H6DWVHWW/FTJB6XKH6DWVHWW.SMALL.jpg misko13 At the age of 8 I had to learn the multiplying tables. I've never been good at memorizing lists or tables. It was easy to learn the tables from 1 to 5 but from 6 to 9 it seemed to be way more complicated... A year later I heard this trick on the radio and it saved my life. Since then I've taught it ...
By: misko13

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:49:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Human-Arm-Model/
Human Arm Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/98VC/H6MEVMMP/FCZ98VCH6MEVMMP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/98VC/H6MEVMMP/FCZ98VCH6MEVMMP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/98VC/H6MEVMMP/FCZ98VCH6MEVMMP.SMALL.jpg CitizenScientist I am a physics teacher, and I have many students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine. I really wanted to add some lab experiences related to the human body or medicine so I decided I would like to design and build a class set of human arm models to investigate the use of the arm as a ...
By: CitizenScientist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:24:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-A-SPRING-ACTION-MORTAR-WITH-ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT/
MAKE A SPRING-ACTION MORTAR WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT (using a plastic beer jar and discarded stuff) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/KCLB/GW89M5K1/FGPKCLBGW89M5K1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/KCLB/GW89M5K1/FGPKCLBGW89M5K1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/KCLB/GW89M5K1/FGPKCLBGW89M5K1.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer A few months ago, I had to help a cousin of mine with a college homework about the physics of parabolic trajectory. He's really good at math, but very bad at crafting. It was my turn to save the day!! I had only one night to build a machine capable of launching an anti-stress ball, with adjustable ...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:46:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Tyrannosaurus-Rex-using-plastic-trash/
Make a Tyrannosaurus Rex (using plastic trash) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/6HGR/H5Y9VV1U/F2W6HGRH5Y9VV1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/6HGR/H5Y9VV1U/F2W6HGRH5Y9VV1U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/6HGR/H5Y9VV1U/F2W6HGRH5Y9VV1U.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer The world is aware of the enormous amount of plastic trash we are throwing to the environment. And now more than ever, is important to teach in the schools how to reduce, reuse and recycling. This educational project will show how to build a dinosaur using plastic trash available in home. And the be...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:16:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-and-Yellow-make-Green/
Blue and Yellow make Green! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/0Q9D/H5TUAV9X/F4A0Q9DH5TUAV9X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/0Q9D/H5TUAV9X/F4A0Q9DH5TUAV9X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/0Q9D/H5TUAV9X/F4A0Q9DH5TUAV9X.SMALL.jpg artfulann Blue and yellow make?You guessed it! Green! (Oh you cheated and read the title?) But did you know that yellow and black will also make Green! ( or actually) Green? Thanks Codyg102 for the correct html code for the shade of green!! Here is a whole 'nother color theory system to explore Knowing a...
By: artfulann

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:31:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Teacher-Tasks-Organizer-Notebook/
Teacher Tasks Organizer Notebook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/TJGX/H5TUAL3I/FLTTJGXH5TUAL3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/TJGX/H5TUAL3I/FLTTJGXH5TUAL3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/TJGX/H5TUAL3I/FLTTJGXH5TUAL3I.SMALL.jpg artfulann As I am getting ready to report back to school from the summer break, I began getting my thoughts, plans and paraphernalia ready. Besides teaching and keeping all of those necessary curriculum related items and student informational tasks organized, teachers have a lot of meetings, training and admi...
By: artfulann

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:27:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/16-foot-tall-Tensegrity-Ball/
16 foot tall Tensegrity Ball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/HS6N/H5TUA09H/FR3HS6NH5TUA09H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/HS6N/H5TUA09H/FR3HS6NH5TUA09H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/HS6N/H5TUA09H/FR3HS6NH5TUA09H.SMALL.jpg alejandroerickson I made this giant tensegrity for GeoBurst at the Vancouver Island Mini MakerFaire 2012. GeoBurst creates ZEST for MATHEMATICS by doing hands-on mathematical activities with kids.  Check out our website and see what this emerging not-for-profit is up to! I believe in the intrinsic value of mathemat...
By: alejandroerickson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:52:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wearable-Slide-Rule-Bangle-Bracelet/
Wearable Slide Rule Bangle Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/K8MQ/H5W8A7X8/F5XK8MQH5W8A7X8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/K8MQ/H5W8A7X8/F5XK8MQH5W8A7X8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/K8MQ/H5W8A7X8/F5XK8MQH5W8A7X8.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Slide rules are simple devices that can do some very complex mathematical calculations. They put into use some of the theory you learned about logarithms in high-school algebra. Hmmm, will they allow this for use on the Regents or SAT? The Slide Rule Museum has a template to make a model slide rul...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:20:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Pocket-Abacus/
Altoids Tin Pocket Abacus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/9B9Y/H4AGI07R/F6H9B9YH4AGI07R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/9B9Y/H4AGI07R/F6H9B9YH4AGI07R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/9B9Y/H4AGI07R/F6H9B9YH4AGI07R.SMALL.jpg eclipsed Make a pocket abacus from an empty Altoids tin. The original low-tech calculator, now in pocket size! Great for calculating tips in restaurants, as long as your check isn't more than  a million dollars. Materials Materials needed: Empty Altoids tin small colored beads wire an awl Optional: spray...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Jul 2012 21:12:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Zoetrope-21/
Make a Zoetrope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/ZKAT/H461XIEF/FBWZKATH461XIEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/ZKAT/H461XIEF/FBWZKATH461XIEF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/ZKAT/H461XIEF/FBWZKATH461XIEF.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Create your own hand-held animation using an optical illusion! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 15:09:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Straw-Oboe/
Straw Oboe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/0UUD/H461XJDQ/FND0UUDH461XJDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/0UUD/H461XJDQ/FND0UUDH461XJDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/0UUD/H461XJDQ/FND0UUDH461XJDQ.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Strike up the band and let's play some music with this straw version of a classic instrument! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 13:44:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Symmetrical-Party-Hat/
Symmetrical Party Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/XO4P/H461XETU/FHIXO4PH461XETU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/XO4P/H461XETU/FHIXO4PH461XETU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/XO4P/H461XETU/FHIXO4PH461XETU.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a mathematically fashionable hat! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work tog...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 13:43:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Phototheramin/
Phototheramin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/3PTA/H461SS3J/F2N3PTAH461SS3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/3PTA/H461SS3J/F2N3PTAH461SS3J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/3PTA/H461SS3J/F2N3PTAH461SS3J.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Create a functional circuit diagram that makes an instrument controlled by brightness of light! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 12:42:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Bubble-Wrap-Balls/
LED Bubble Wrap Balls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/KL06/H3Z32DON/FLAKL06H3Z32DON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/KL06/H3Z32DON/FLAKL06H3Z32DON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/KL06/H3Z32DON/FLAKL06H3Z32DON.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a ball that glows in the dark! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work togeth...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 14:16:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plant-Biology-Root-Soup/
Plant Biology - Root Soup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/PFF7/H337KHD3/FBDPFF7H337KHD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/PFF7/H337KHD3/FBDPFF7H337KHD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/PFF7/H337KHD3/FBDPFF7H337KHD3.SMALL.jpg albertsbeth I am all about hands-on science. One of the best ways to engage students in their science education is by using food as a teaching tool. We finish our unit on plants with this extremely simple root soup project.  It ties directly to parts of the plant and health and nutrition. You can elaborate on t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:47:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Salt-Water-Density-Experiment/
Salt Water Density Experiment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZK/PEYW/H2WET5TW/FZKPEYWH2WET5TW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZK/PEYW/H2WET5TW/FZKPEYWH2WET5TW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZK/PEYW/H2WET5TW/FZKPEYWH2WET5TW.SMALL.jpg jmiksanek Here's a brightly colored science experiment that not only looks cool, but allows students to develop their own understanding of density!    I used this experiment for a freshman Physical Science class, but it could be adapted for many ages and situations.  It's also an incredibly cheap experiment t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:53:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cook-your-own-microbial-growth-plates/
Cook your own microbial growth plates - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7RZP/H2WENY8I/FR07RZPH2WENY8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7RZP/H2WENY8I/FR07RZPH2WENY8I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7RZP/H2WENY8I/FR07RZPH2WENY8I.SMALL.jpg EhBmicrobio GOAL: The goal of this hands-on project was to make and validate microbial growth plates with ingredients and tools commonly found in a kitchen. STUDENTS: I performed this with my first year bachelor students in dietetics and nutrition. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By making these plates the students get ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 23:38:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwie-CMH-version/
LED Throwie - CMH version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/WUJ0/H2WESE9C/F36WUJ0H2WESE9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/WUJ0/H2WESE9C/F36WUJ0H2WESE9C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/WUJ0/H2WESE9C/F36WUJ0H2WESE9C.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make light that sticks! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work together to build ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:22:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chop-Top/
Chop Top - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/Z1AW/H2TJ4JKX/F4CZ1AWH2TJ4JKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/Z1AW/H2TJ4JKX/F4CZ1AWH2TJ4JKX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/Z1AW/H2TJ4JKX/F4CZ1AWH2TJ4JKX.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a top that creates colors from black! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 16:09:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Stop-Motion-Silent-Film-Using-Powerpoint/
Making a Stop-Motion Silent Film Using Powerpoint - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/H5VR/H2MYKILB/F2SH5VRH2MYKILB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/H5VR/H2MYKILB/F2SH5VRH2MYKILB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/H5VR/H2MYKILB/F2SH5VRH2MYKILB.SMALL.jpg leasho ESL Level: Low-Mid This instructable is made for my Chinese ESL Low-Mid English  Middle school class. It is the last part of a 4 part project: 1) Creating a dialogue between two people on a topic the teacher has chosen; 2) Transferring the dialogue onto a movie storyboard; 3) Creating their charact...
By: leasho

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 07:48:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-isolate-plastic-degrading-bacteria-from-soi/
How to isolate plastic degrading bacteria from soil! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/ZBNX/H2CE75TW/F4UZBNXH2CE75TW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/ZBNX/H2CE75TW/F4UZBNXH2CE75TW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/ZBNX/H2CE75TW/F4UZBNXH2CE75TW.SMALL.jpg rch121 With all of the publicity about how plastics are piling up in landfills and the ocean there has been an assumption that the plastics are incapable of breaking down. During my undergrad as a Microbiology major at Cal Poly SLO I was interested in environmental microbiology. During this time I was give...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 00:11:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Balloon-Hovercraft/
Balloon Hovercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/UQ8H/H2BMO4SY/F5RUQ8HH2BMO4SY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/UQ8H/H2BMO4SY/F5RUQ8HH2BMO4SY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/UQ8H/H2BMO4SY/F5RUQ8HH2BMO4SY.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Design a toy hovercraft! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work together to build...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 10:42:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Airzooka/
Airzooka - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/FFY3/H1ZG8J5C/FS9FFY3H1ZG8J5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/FFY3/H1ZG8J5C/FS9FFY3H1ZG8J5C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/FFY3/H1ZG8J5C/FS9FFY3H1ZG8J5C.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Build a mini air cannon! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children's Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work together to build...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 10:10:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-bike-to-electric-generator-Simple-DIY-m/
Electric bike to electric generator - Simple DIY mobile interactive science museum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/0L0W/H27LS7FM/FDX0L0WH27LS7FM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/0L0W/H27LS7FM/FDX0L0WH27LS7FM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/0L0W/H27LS7FM/FDX0L0WH27LS7FM.SMALL.jpg pobriant I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. Attribute to Confucius (~500 BC).  Still true 2500 years later. When I was 7 or 8 years old on a miserable cold gray day in February my parents dropped my brother and sisters off  at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Colum...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 10:45:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Educational-Pirate-Battleship/
Educational Pirate Battleship - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/R8ZG/H1KH9P2O/FL5R8ZGH1KH9P2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/R8ZG/H1KH9P2O/FL5R8ZGH1KH9P2O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/R8ZG/H1KH9P2O/FL5R8ZGH1KH9P2O.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Ahoy Instructavillians!  Today's instructable will show you how to use Educational Pirate Battleship to enhance a learning activity with school aged children!  I created the game while helping out with a math MTSS group in the school where I work, but the general game idea can be used in any academi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 22:19:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Education-Boy-Math-Learing-Tools/
Education Boy and Girl Learning Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/HI65/H1LWPVM0/FT4HI65H1LWPVM0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/HI65/H1LWPVM0/FT4HI65H1LWPVM0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/HI65/H1LWPVM0/FT4HI65H1LWPVM0.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Greetings fellow education loving instuctavillians!  Today we will explore how to create a fun interactive learning tool for students to use to quiz themselves and each other and give a hands on learning activity to help them recall information later. This instructable will guide you on how to crea...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 05:31:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Developing-Number-Sense-with-Solar-Powered-Recy/
Developing "Number Sense" with Solar Powered, Recycled, Numeric Devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/N369/H1DVMK30/FFHN369H1DVMK30.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/N369/H1DVMK30/FFHN369H1DVMK30.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/N369/H1DVMK30/FFHN369H1DVMK30.SMALL.jpg sfreeman1 Two trains leave the station at the same time on parallel tracks. One travels 560 miles in the same amount of time it takes the second one to travel 630 miles...and why do we care?  Did you spot anything special about the numbers used in this problem (that isn't a problem)? If you have good "number...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:50:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-instructable/
How to make your own instructable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/EUUI/H1EMHS9S/FFEEUUIH1EMHS9S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/EUUI/H1EMHS9S/FFEEUUIH1EMHS9S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/EUUI/H1EMHS9S/FFEEUUIH1EMHS9S.SMALL.jpg GuyFletch Just in case you couldn't figure it out yourself, or if you have nothing better to do. Getting Started If you haven't already, make an account. On the homepage you will find the sign up link in the top right corner. By clicking it you will come to a page with several options. Option one says Get ...
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