Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “STEM”
We have been loving the feedback we’ve received on our Robotics and Mechatronics series of kits and thought we’d give you a sneak peek at everything it covers. Robot Kit 1 – RC Car The first in the series is a robotic car that you can control via WiFi. Build it, code it, and play with it! The WiFi module …
Building paper planes is practically innate to childhood. From the basic plane to design to the most advanced, this roundup of resources will give you and your family (or students) a bunch of fun designs to test. Grab a piece of paper and get to folding! Plus, if you’re extra motivated – build a wind tunnel using household items to …
Many of you have asked what a subscription to Thimble entails – particularly what comes after the Creator Set (our first kit). So we’ve crafted this post for those of you interested in learning more about the quest for learning engineering and programming through our hands-on kits. After you’ve completed your first kit, the Creator Set, your journey with Thimble …
Here at Thimble, it’s extremely important to us to be active in our community! We love working hands-on with teachers and students who are inspired to dive deeper into STEM. In fact, giving back is one of our passions! You may have seen us at a few events around the area at the Niagara STEM Exposition, the Niagara Air Show, …
Last week, we celebrated National Week of Making early by hosting a workshop at The Foundry with a group of freshmen and teachers from Health Sciences Charter School in Buffalo, NY! The Foundry is a business incubator / makerspace for anyone to use in the Buffalo area. They encourage entrepreneurs to rent their spaces and hold classes, workshops, and events …
Everyone knows what a light switch does, but do your kids know the science behind how the switch controls the light? Teach them the “how” while you have some fun with our lightsaber paper circuit tutorial, a DIY project that you and the kids can work on together! Project Length: 30-45 minutes Recommended for Ages: 10+ May the fourth be with …
Summer is on the horizon, and it’s time to start thinking about what to do with the kids to keep them learning, entertained, and occupied while they’re on break! The good news is that there are plenty of activities out there to help foster your kids’ curiosity and build their interests in 21st-century skills in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and …