“Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Sandwiches” is a twist on the classic game of “Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots.” While there is no difference in gameplay, the two versions differ in terms of scoring. “Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Sandwiches” is auto-scored by a program coded in Scratch (a visual programming platform and online community). . .
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Illuminated Plumbob
Although just a simple shape that lights up on command, the plumbob actually has some rather complex technology behind it. The model itself was created in a 3-d CAD (computer-aided design) program and then exported as a -.stl file that a 3-d printer could recognize. . .
Tinkercad Kindergarten Geometry Unit
This eversion project is a mathematics unit designed for the kindergarten classroom. The unit, meant to be implemented over the course of the five-day school week, aims to teach basic geometry through technological eversion. The online program Tinkercad (a CAD, or “computer -aided design” application) is used as a digital platform for teaching 2D shapes, 3D shapes, and positional words. . .
Voice-Activated Xmas Tree
This eversion project is for creating a light show that is synchronized to the lyrics of songs, especially those that reference color or specific holiday phrases. Synchronizing music and lights can be a major production that requires predetermined settings and music selections. . .
Mostly Useless Box
This project is a good example of an introductory project where makers can learn how to employ an Arduino microcontroller to process code that controls a servo that responds to a human action. . .