--- title: SparkFun Education Blog | STEAM (2) description: STEAM | Maker Education Blog (2) --- [![Sparkfun](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/img/logo.png)](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/index.html) - [SparkFun Webstore](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com) - [Higher Ed](https://sparkfuneducation.com/higher-ed/index.html) - [Contact Us](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/contact-us.html) - [Follow Us](https://twitter.com/SparkFunEDU) - [Home](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com) - [Blog](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com) - [Curriculum](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/curriculum.html) - [PD/Events](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/professional-dev.html) - [KITS/Materials](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/materials.html) - [Educator Stories](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/educator-stories.html) - [Activities](https://activities.sparkfuneducation.com) [Blog Home](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/) / SparkFun Education Blog [![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OhqxnFo6OjWVh3P1g2h-4craodnYsHyfSazXBCuLPChh-AwSn0i3akpVTDWmhdUfxzQ3DIS0w9m8ivaC_k-VnldhiwvYYhJsCzEv6hV8ul_8Xz1MChDZvPq21pQwFq4Dh4bLMMva)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/one-cool-project-to-adapt-to-the-classroom-for-design-thinking) ## [One Cool Project to Adapt to the Classroom for Design Thinking](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/one-cool-project-to-adapt-to-the-classroom-for-design-thinking) BY [Melissa Felderman](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/melissa-felderman) 8/16/18, 6:23 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/one-cool-project-to-adapt-to-the-classroom-for-design-thinking#comments-listing) [student projects](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/student-projects) [programming](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/programming) [STEAM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/steam) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A few teachers have recently asked me about ways to engage students with digital fabrication tools like the 3D printer and laser cutter. Many schools have invested in these tools but the curriculum ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/one-cool-project-to-adapt-to-the-classroom-for-design-thinking) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/LilyPad%20Summer%20Camps/DMAMaskProjects.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/e-textile-shine-in-these-summer-programs) ## [E-Textiles Shine in These Summer Programs](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/e-textile-shine-in-these-summer-programs) BY [Angela Sheehan](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/angela-sheehan) 8/14/18, 6:36 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/e-textile-shine-in-these-summer-programs#comments-listing) [e-textiles](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/e-textiles) [STEAM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/steam) [LilyPad](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/lilypad) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) E-textiles, also known as soft circuits or sewable electronics, are a great way to blend art and design topics with STEM . Today we are highlighting three summer programs using LilyPad sewable ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/e-textile-shine-in-these-summer-programs) [![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Xo9LsCOr3nWc4VuGWY_O7zoL1FmPI_OCBdZ3lXYiMys2Xbs4IPoswYSsQ1MgMw92cXb0gfZtur7x_bjs6aiMKhJHLgv39KTbgAKZvfoiYmZMtC6ZXFIJ3EeAWTK4zyQjDKwMsuL)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/its-time-to-make-time-for-coding-and-problem-based-learning-in-education) ## [Make Time for Coding and Problem-Based Learning](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/its-time-to-make-time-for-coding-and-problem-based-learning-in-education) BY [Shane Diller](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/shane-diller) 7/10/18, 6:23 AM [1](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/its-time-to-make-time-for-coding-and-problem-based-learning-in-education#comments-listing) [Arduino](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/arduino) [Guest Post](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/guest-post) [STEAM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/steam) [computer science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/computer-science) [STEM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/stem) [Training](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/training) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Editor's note: We're excited to bring you the first in a series of guest posts from Shane Diller. Read on to learn more about Shane and how he uses electronics in schools. Hi there, SparkFun ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/its-time-to-make-time-for-coding-and-problem-based-learning-in-education) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/EDU/BLOG%20Images/Vellum.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/the-thrill-of-the-first-make) ## [The Thrill of the First Make](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/the-thrill-of-the-first-make) BY [Megan Hemmings](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/megan-hemmings) 7/3/18, 6:24 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/the-thrill-of-the-first-make#comments-listing) [getting started](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/getting-started) [STEAM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/steam) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Over the years, I’ve had the chance to give a few different techniques a try - from building circuits to soldering to 3D printing. Each time, learning a new skill thrilled me and brought a sense of ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/the-thrill-of-the-first-make) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/EDU/BLOG%20Images/Robot_Finished.png)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/sparkfuns-best-beginner-stem-kits-for-you-and-your-students) ## [SparkFun’s best beginner STEM kits for you and your students](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/sparkfuns-best-beginner-stem-kits-for-you-and-your-students) BY [Maya Kleinbort](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/maya-kleinbort) 6/7/18, 6:23 AM [1](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/sparkfuns-best-beginner-stem-kits-for-you-and-your-students#comments-listing) [paper circuits](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/paper-circuits) [teaching tools](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/teaching-tools) [Maker Education](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/maker-education) [Makey Makey](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/makey-makey) [micro:bit](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/microbit) [programming](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/programming) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) [basic circuits](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/basic-circuits) [STEAM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/steam) [computer science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/computer-science) [STEM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/stem) [SIK](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/sik) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Get a jump start on next fall's lesson plans by checking out the best of our beginner's kits!... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/sparkfuns-best-beginner-stem-kits-for-you-and-your-students) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/24650431264_6f8492d1c4_z.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/unexpected-jobs-that-use-computer-science) ## [Unexpected Jobs That Use Computer Science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/unexpected-jobs-that-use-computer-science) BY [Megan Hemmings](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/megan-hemmings) 5/8/18, 7:00 AM [2](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/unexpected-jobs-that-use-computer-science#comments-listing) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) [STEAM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/steam) [computer science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/computer-science) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) While not all students will end up pursuing careers in computer science, it is still be a good idea for all students to learn the basics. More and more seemingly unrelated careers are now using basic ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/unexpected-jobs-that-use-computer-science) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/Watch.png)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/five-wearable-projects-with-microbit) ## [Five Wearable Projects with micro:bit](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/five-wearable-projects-with-microbit) BY [Angela Sheehan](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/angela-sheehan) 4/26/18, 7:00 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/five-wearable-projects-with-microbit#comments-listing) [Maker Education](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/maker-education) [micro:bit](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/microbit) [STEAM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/steam) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The micro : bit's small size makes it a great candidate for exploring wearable technology projects and ideas. Here are a few projects we've found that use the micro : bit for costumes, fitness ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/five-wearable-projects-with-microbit) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/37055146553_06de4a994b_k-1.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/save-the-date-for-sparkfun-avc-2018-autonomous-vehicles-and-combat-robots-at-the-boulder-county-fairgrounds) ## [Save the Date for SparkFun AVC 2018: Autonomous Vehicles and Combat Robots at the Boulder County Fairgrounds!](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/save-the-date-for-sparkfun-avc-2018-autonomous-vehicles-and-combat-robots-at-the-boulder-county-fairgrounds) BY [Megan Arnold](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/megan-arnold) 4/17/18, 6:30 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/save-the-date-for-sparkfun-avc-2018-autonomous-vehicles-and-combat-robots-at-the-boulder-county-fairgrounds#comments-listing) [Events](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/events) [AVC](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/avc) [STEAM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/steam) [STEM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/stem) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) SparkFun AVC 2018 promises to bigger and better than ever for our student teams, and not just because this year marks the 10th anniversary of the event! Mark your calendars for September 7 & 8, ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/save-the-date-for-sparkfun-avc-2018-autonomous-vehicles-and-combat-robots-at-the-boulder-county-fairgrounds) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/Final%20Product.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/paper-circuits-workshop-in-a-1st-grade-classroom) ## [Paper Circuits Workshop in a First Grade Classroom](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/paper-circuits-workshop-in-a-1st-grade-classroom) BY [Jahnell Pereira](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/jahnell-pereira) 3/27/18, 6:00 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/paper-circuits-workshop-in-a-1st-grade-classroom#comments-listing) [paper circuits](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/paper-circuits) [Maker Education](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/maker-education) [basic circuits](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/basic-circuits) [STEAM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/steam) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) I recently visited my daughter's first grade classroom to deliver a mini paper circuits workshop. We had tons of fun, and I thought it might be helpful to share how it all came together.... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/paper-circuits-workshop-in-a-1st-grade-classroom) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/blog%20assets/AngelaSheehan/LilyPad%20Design%20for%20Education/SparkFunidTech.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/celebrating-10-years-of-innovation-in-education-with-lilypad-sewable-electronics) ## [Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation in Education With LilyPad Sewable Electronics](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/celebrating-10-years-of-innovation-in-education-with-lilypad-sewable-electronics) BY [Angela Sheehan](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/angela-sheehan) 11/28/17, 6:08 AM [2](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/celebrating-10-years-of-innovation-in-education-with-lilypad-sewable-electronics#comments-listing) [Maker Education](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/maker-education) [e-textiles](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/e-textiles) [STEAM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/steam) [LilyPad](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/lilypad) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The LilyPad sewable electronics product line has a rich history of being a powerful tool for engineering and computer science education through hands-on craft and fiber arts processes.... 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