October List of STEM Resources

aarmau@gmail.comOctober 22, 2018Uncategorized

I spent the weekend doing many things, but one of them was clearing out my inbox. As I began to sift through all the emails I have been holding onto for future reference I decided to share my resources.

Below are the resources I have gathered this month. I should not hoard them all to myself and perhaps there is one link that is what you need in the moment.

Enjoy! If you have any feedback on this please let me know. If it is helpful, then I will continue to do this each month. If you have something that could be valuable leave a comment or email me and I will feature next month.

  • This resource provides curriculum, grant writing tips, and access to Thingiverse Eduction. Makerbot Free Downloads
  • Global Maker Day on October 23rd – even if you don’t have time on this day you should still register to have access to a community of makers and resources.
  • Grok Code Quest is a friendly five-week competition, beginning on October 29, 2018. Thousands of school students across the globe will come together to learn to code in a safe and friendly environment. There are streams for all levels of experiences – Newbies, Beginners, Intermediate, and BBC micro:bit. Every week a set of engaging notes and problems are released for students to answer and earn points. Sign your students up today and help them discover a love of code! Visit: get.gl/codequest18-csta-oct for more info!
  • The Google Code-in contest gives students around the globe an opportunity to explore  the world of open source development. Students can earn t-shirts, digital certificates, and sweatshirts for their work. Grand prize winners receive a four-day trip to Google in Mountain View, CA, USA the following summer. The contest is open for students aged 13-17 and starts Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Visit Google Code-in Contest for more information!
  • Makey Makey Ambassador Program. This application is available to educators who work in all types of educational spaces., from libraries to after school groups. Read more about what this partnership can do for you and apply here.
  • Gary Stager shares his ideas on the following podcast and topic. Worth a listen. Podcast discussion: Does Everyone Need to Code?
  • Here are some simple and great ideas to get started with making. DEMCO Guide to Low-tech Making
  • One of my favorite online magazines. Beanz Magazine – https://www.kidscodecs.com/ This month is full of Python, Sketchup, and TIC-80 projects. Plus STEAM gifts you might think about for the upcoming holidays. Plus articles about safe web browsers, Minecraft mods, upcoming Scratch 3, and so much more.
  • Hour of Code will be the biggest and best ever. There is so much I can’t wait to share, and it starts with a special video! Creativity is our theme for the Hour of Code this year. Need guidance on how to start? See our easy how-to guide. You can even do an Hour of Code without computers or an internet connection! See our recent blog post with tips from experienced organizers.
  • Another one of my favorite magazines that I always look forward to has a new issue out. HackSpace Issue 12 is out now and free to download
  • A few general reads that If found interesting

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