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MIT Edgerton Center

Description

Founded in 1992 to honor the legacy of Harold (Doc) Edgerton — inventor, entrepreneur, explorer and MIT professor  — the Edgerton Center offers subjects in engineering and imaging, supports student clubs and teams; manages student machine shops, upholds MIT’s expertise in high-speed and scientific imaging; and offers a year-round K-12 program. They also offer resources and professional development for educators who want to lead hands-on learning experiences in Maker/STEM and the Life Sciences.

You can find materials on their Instructables and STEM projects here.

Topics:
Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Science, STEAM, Technology
Grades:
3-5, 6-8, 9-12, K-2

Instructables from the Edgerton Center K-12 MakerLab are great ways to learn digital fabrication, coding, and electronics skills while making a toy, gift or playful object.  All are self-guided activities suitable for grades 3 and up.

Edgerton Center STEM projects involve lots of hands-on fabrication, experimentation, and revision.  Check out our free downloadable projects that include electronics, to musical instruments, to kinetic sculpture, and more.

Materials:

Varies by project

Time:

Varies by project

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