This is the 7th version of the remote controlled car using the Wireless Boost-it pack from little bits. The first car did not have steering capabilities so many changes were needed. They installed 2 motors and dimmers to control each one seperately. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck9NVIBNfB0
After getting a good set of torq bit set I was able to breakdown a harddrive to get to the various parts that are useful. The neodymium magnets are small be very powerful. Also, the brushless motor will be useful in a future project.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ceKJMTD4rA
This is a quick video showing how to get Scratch the Cat to move around the screen. There is no dialogue or explanation.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xcmwW9q_A0
I ordered the Item #1257800 37 in 1 Arduino sensors. Looks great. There are lots of interesting sensors that I don't even know what they do yet. It took almost a month before I got the items. Though their shipping is free, it takes an extremely long time and they are not the best at packing. WARNING: There is a laser and a number of the tilt sensors are made from glass and mercury.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1ue7wdKm_0
This is a short video talking about the Science Journal and how it can be used with middle school students.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2iGrRbKVsM
This is a video of a gr. 6 class that made rockets from ordinary pop bottles, cardboard and hot glue. Really impressive.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xmE86f9FPc
While we were on vacation in Rome, we visited the Explora Museum. It was great. Tons of STEM activities. Great for all ages. I loved the Rube Goldberg Machine filmed here. A great example of the use of simple machines.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTY8mU1F2Lw
We've been waiting for the OSMO to come in the mail for the past few months. Finally here, we crack it open and see what it has to offer. My kids (V is 3 and Z is 5) got right into it. My son loves the OSMO. He has already mastered the words app and the Newton.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6dyb5pVg5c