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Class is back in session and this time we will be learning the basics of soldering!

Are you an avid bird watcher and/or interested in nature conservation? Then the ebird app may be perfect for you!

Make your own pixel art masterpiece with this tutorial!

Learn how to use conditional statements to generate different emojis!

Learn how Limor Fried turned her tinkering hobby into a multi-million dollar company!

Links from the bottom of all the February 2021 articles, collected in one place for you to print, share, or bookmark.

Learn how to make a contact microphone for picking up the vibrations in your sonic experiments!

A fun SketchUp walk-through for pinwheel enthusiasts!

25+ ideas for STEAM-theme gifts for kids of all ages!

Get ready to roll the dice with this fun programming exercise!

Grab you scissors and glue, its time for a fun SketchUp Craft!

How can we apply the Konigsberg Bridge problem to real life and even make a game out of it? With Spouts of course!

With shortages in PPE, the maker movement arrived to save the day!

Thinking about participating in a Game Jam? Here's some helpful tips and tricks!

Time to grab your favourite good luck charm and get ready for some high-stakes coding!

Find out how to blend the physical and digital worlds with a Makey Makey Circuit board!

Binary might be the language of the computer, but we humans can use it to decode secret messages.

Can you figure out how to divide up coconuts between a group of sailors and a monkey? This puzzle mixes math and coding. Plus you can go online to try the code yourself.

A step-by-step tutorial to build your very own virtual bird house in SketchUp!

Some digital tools to help you create your own unique, ever-changing symphony with nothing but some code and a computer!

Ever wanted a cute, friendly pet? Now you can program your own!

Some numbers simply have a positive attitude. They're fun to play with.

Teach kids basic coding skills by letting them program Botley to zoom around the room, draw shapes, and even avoid obstacles!

Learn how to start making 3D games on this cool platform with over ninety million users.

Put the digital world aside and go back to the days of analog circuits with this cool open source application.

Explore the world, spend time with family and friends, and shed some light on the secrets of nature!

Practical resources and tips to get kids engaged in STEAM from an early age.

Take a step away from the screen and let your imagination run wild with pen & paper.

Bakuro puzzles are a fun way to learn about binary numbers and how to calculate their values.