Download this guide to access ideas and challenges for using K'NEX in your makerspace.

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement Bluetrack activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, and ideas to run a library activity. Be sure to search eMedia for the Bluetrack Challenge Cards that accompany this resource.

Download these premade Bluetrack Challenge Cards to help you run an effective Bluetrack activity in your library or classroom. Be sure to also search for the "Bluetrack: A librarian's guide" resource in eMedia to support your use of these cards.

Cyber Arcade: Programming and Making with micro:bit is a fun and creative introduction to computer science and hands-on making for makers in elementary (ages 9–12) and middle (ages 12–14) grade levels with little to no experience in programming and 3D design. This resources includes 10 weeks of lesson plans for elementary and middle school as well as slideshows to help teachers utilize the curriculum.

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement E-Textiles activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, ideas to run a library activity, a DIY (“How To”) guide for the youth, and E-Textiles stands for electronic textiles. You can create your own light-up clothes and teach youth circuitry and electronics at the same time.

¡Únete a la diversión mientras exploramos formas en la naturaleza! ¿Qué formas usan los animales para construir sus refugios al aire libre? ¿Dónde construyen sus refugios? En esta actividad, diseñarás un refugio para mantener a tu animal de peluche seguro y acogedor con clavijas de periódico. Diviértete cerando e innovando con este desafío de diseño de ingeniería. ¡Construye, prueba e inténtalo de nuevo!

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement K'Nex activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, and ideas to run a library activity.

What shapes do animals use to build their shelters? Where do they build their shelters? In this activity, you will design a shelter to keep your stuffed animal safe and cozy using newspaper dowels. Have fun creating and innovating with this engineering design challenge.

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement Paper Circuits activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, ideas to run a library activity, and a DIY guide for students. You will also need the "Looming Code Level Cards" also available in eMedia.

Download these premade Looming Code Level Cards to help you run an effective Looming Code activity in your library or classroom. Be sure to also search for the "Looming Code: A librarian's guide" resource in eMedia to support your use of these cards.

This module will help teachers integrate maker-centered learning into existing lesson plans and activities.

This video gives an overview of what maker educaation is and the benefits for learners. Maker Ed is a non-profit organization that supports and empowers educators and communities — particularly, those in underserved areas — to facilitate meaningful making and learning experiences with youth.

At Albemarle County Public Schools, Maker education fosters student autonomy, ignites student interest, and empowers students to embrace their own learning.

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement Makey Makey activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, ideas to run a library activity, and a DIY guide for students

This interactive activity adapted from A Science Odyssey Web site helps you visualize different types of plate tectonic activity and shows the impact this activity has on Earth's surface.

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement Osmo activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, and ideas to run a library activity.

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement Paper Circuits activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, ideas to run a library activity, and a DIY guide for students

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement Scratch activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, and ideas to run a library activity.

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement Squishy Circuits activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, and ideas to run a library activity.