<![CDATA[Dykstra Science - Makers Gonna Make]]>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:12 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[Beyond the traditional snowflakes...]]>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.dykstrascience.com/makers-gonna-make/beyond-the-traditional-snowflakes
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If snowflakes aren't your thing, you can still get into some wicked cool paper cutting action with Erik Demaine's Fold and Cut Problem.
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]]><![CDATA[New Challenge: Build Your Own Automata]]>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.dykstrascience.com/makers-gonna-make/new-challenge-build-your-own-automata
Exploratorium's Automata Tutorial
]]><![CDATA[Ozobot Challenge]]>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.dykstrascience.com/makers-gonna-make/ozobot-challengeGetting Started: Check out these quick videos 

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Code Your Ozobot Using OzoCodes
​(Color Block Code)

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Ozobot Challenge

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]]><![CDATA[Gif-y with LEGOs]]>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.dykstrascience.com/makers-gonna-make/gif-y-with-legosToday's Challenge: ​
​Use LEGOs to create a GIF (aka a VERY SHORT stop-motion animation)
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Examples of GIFs:

​General Directions:

  • Use LEGOs to build an object.
  • While building, take pictures at different stages - OR -
  • Take a picture of your object, then modify or move it, then take another picture...continue until you have 5-10 different pictures of your object
  • Use a GIF creator to upload your images and create a GIF
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Web-Based Tools:

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Apps:

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]]><![CDATA[2019 Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest!!! (Boulder Maker Faire!)]]>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.dykstrascience.com/makers-gonna-make/2019-rocky-mountain-steam-fest-boulder-maker-faireWhat are your plans this weekend (March 2-3)?
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The annual Boulder Maker Faire is happening this weekend up at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont.  The event brings together individuals, companies, organizations and schools that are all focused on Making and on sharing STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) awesomeness!  If you go, you'll have the opportunity to engage in hands on exhibits, activities and workshops that focus on:  
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Robotics and Electronics
  • Building and Making
  • Science in Action
If you are interested in going, you can purchase half-price tickets by going to:  www.gosteamfest.com and entering the code (TeachSTEAM50).  

They are also still looking for volunteers--for helping with the crowds, set-up and clean-up.  If you volunteer, you will get: 
*A Snack Bag
*Volunteer T-Shirt
*Volunteer Certificate
*$30 Gift Card to Rabbit Hole Escape Rooms in Louisville (Good for 1 ticket)
To volunteer, go to the website (www.gosteamfest.com) and register as a volunteer.  
]]><![CDATA[A Very Maker ValentinE!]]>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.dykstrascience.com/makers-gonna-make/a-very-maker-valentine​Choose Your Own Adventure...Valentine Edition!
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]]><![CDATA[Happy Lunar New Year!!!]]>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.dykstrascience.com/makers-gonna-make/happy-lunar-new-yearTo celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year), we will be doing some crafting to learn more about writing with Chinese characters, making lanterns, tying knots and doing a variety of other fun things!
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]]><![CDATA[Get Slimed!!!  (Recipes for 1-16-19 Maker Club Meeting)]]>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.dykstrascience.com/makers-gonna-make/get-slimed-recipes-for-1-16-19-maker-club-meeting

Ever wonder about how slime is made? 
Check out this video to learn more about the science of slime!

Basic Slime Recipes

Classic Slime
  • 4 oz white school glue
  • 4 oz water
  • Food coloring
  • 2 Tbsp borax solution (made by mixing 1 Tbsp of borax powder with 1 cup warm water)

Borax-Free Slime
  • 4 oz white school glue
  • 2 oz water
  • 1/2 Tbsp baking soda
  • Food coloring
  • 1 Tbsp contact lens solution

Butter Slime
  • Model Magic Clay
  • Shaving Cream
  • Food Coloring
General Slime-Making Process
  1. Get tools.  You will be making one batch of slime with your partner.  
  2. Measure out glue and water into your red cup, then use the spoon to mix.  
  3. Optional: Add special additives (iron filings, glitter, food coloring, glow material, styrofoam beads, etc)
  4. Measure and add baking soda and saline solution OR borax solution.
  5. Stir, stir, stir!!! 
  6. Don't like your slime yet?  Add/adjust ingredients one at a time to modify/improve your slime.
Possible Modifications / Additives:
  • glitter
  • glow material (filament from highlighter soaked in water)
  • iron filings
  • styrofoam beads
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