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Skill seeker : young maker edition / by Steph Piper.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Piper, Steph, author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Training.
Self-actualization (Psychology).
Occupational training.
Goal (Psychology).
Soft skills.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (112 pages)
Edition:
First edition.
Place of Publication:
Santa Rosa, California : Make: Community, LLC, 2025.
Summary:
How do you motivate kids to learn new STEM skills and put them on a path toward science and engineering? Turn it into a game! Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition uses "skill trees" to chart a path toward proficiency in subjects like 3D printing, sewing, and robotics, enabling them to see their learning progress. Activities such as creating cardboard sculptures and wearable tech provide a launching point for exploration and inspiration. Ignite the curiosity of young minds!
Contents:
Intro
CONTENTS
START
WELCOME
CHOOSE YOUR CLASS
CHARACTER CREATION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
SAFETY
SKILLS DASHBOARD
ACHIEVEMENT BADGES
WHAT TOOLS HAVE YOU USED?
LEARN & DO
WHAT'S A MAKERSPACE?
HOW A 3D PRINTER WORKS
MATERIAL TYPES
DESIGN & PRINT
ACTIVITY: 3D MODELING
ACTIVITY: 3D PRINTING
TYPES OF ART
ACTIVITY: FIND YOUR STYLE
USING LAYERS IN ART
ACTIVITY: USING LAYERS IN ART
CRAFTING
ACTIVITY: CRAFTING MATERIALS
TYPES OF CRAFTING
ACTIVITY: CRAFTING TYPES
WHAT'S INSIDE A COMPUTER?
ACTIVITY: WHAT'S INSIDE A COMPUTER?
HOW TO USE A SEARCH ENGINE
ACTIVITY: SEARCH ENGINE
ELECTRONICS
ACTIVITY: ELECTRONICS
DEV BOARDS
KIDPRENEURSHIP: LEAN STARTUP
ACTIVITY: KIDPRENEURSHIP
ROBOTICS
TYPES OF MOTORS
TYPES OF SENSORS
ACTIVITY: ROBOTICS
SEWING MACHINE
ACTIVITY: HAND STITCHING
CODING
ACTIVITY: CODING
VINYL CUTTING
ACTIVITY: VINYL CUTTER
SKILL TREES
HOW TO USE SKILL TREES
3D MODELING
3D PRINTING
ARTS
BUILD & REPAIR
COMPUTING
KIDPRENEURSHIP
SEWING
CUSTOM SKILL TREES
ACTIVITY ANSWERS
DESIGN & PRINT ACTIVITY ANSWERS
SEARCH ENGINE ACTIVITY ANSWERS
ELECTRONICS ACTIVITY ANSWERS
GLOSSARY
PASSPORT
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
OCLC:
1549520799

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