Tinker Nest

  No doubt students learn more when they are mentally and physically engaged in the learning process, regardless of the subject they are studying, and when it comes to STEM education , hands-on experiential learning is an indispensable part of the learning process. In this hands-on activity, we will make a water sprayer using two straws, and experience Bernoulli’s Theorem . Category:  Physics Sub Topic:   Fluid Pressure Time Required : 20-30 min Difficulty:  Easy Things We Need 2 Straws (4 inches each) Insulation Tape Eraser Scissors A glass of water Assembly Pic 1:   Cut two insulation tape pieces and attach them to either end of both the straws. Pic 2:   While attaching the tape, make sure to leave some space from the end(4-5mm approx). Pic 3 : Tape the 1st straw(I used Green straw as 1st) to the eraser so that the straw is exactly aligned with the edge of the eraser. Pic 4:   Next, tape the second straw(I used Orange straw as 2nd) to the edge of th...

0  Everybody loves bubbles, regardless of age. But why all the bubble wands needs to be flat and bubble always spherical. In today’s project, we will break these stereotypes and build some 3-dimensional bubble wands and learn structural engineering. We'll also make an inverted bubble cube that mimics a tensile structure. These simple demonstrations will introduce basic geometric shapes and complex engineering concepts to kids, visually. Things We Need Plastic straws Pipe cleaners A pair of Scissors Bubble Solution, Homemade  or store-bought. Bigmouth bowl or container (not in the picture above) Pyramid Bubble Wand To built this Tetrahedron (Pyramid) Bubble Wand: Cut six straws of 2 inches each. Thread a pipe cleaner through one straw and bend the end of the pipe cleaner to secure it at the end. Then thread two more straws onto the pipe cleaner. Bend the long end of the pipe cleaner back to meet the starting point and twist the two ends around each other. Add two more straw sec...

I love collecting old/broken toys. They are like goldmines. During the "maker's session" at my home, These toys are the best way to learn everything, from gears to circuiting . I like challenging kids with the question  "What can you do with this broken toy" . Here, I'm sharing a Remote Controlled Cardboard Cat that I recently finished with my kid. This is really a fun project and takes only  15 minutes  to make. So, Let's Start... Things We Need: 1) Cardboard pieces 14.5cm*7cm, 11.5cm*7cm and two 7cm*7cm 2) Stationary Knife or Scissor 3) One 9v Battery with cap 4) Hot Glue gun 5) Wireless receiver and transmitter from an old RC toy 6) Two DC motors Marking and Cutting Take 14.5cm*7 cm piece and make the markings according to the picture above. Use a cutter or a scissor and cut the marked lines. Remove the cut part. This will be the  front part  of the cat. Gluing Now, glue the 7cm*7cm piece at the back of the 14.5cm*7cm at a 90-degree angle using ho...

  STEM learning is fun when we relate theories to real-life or even better when we are able to practically perform them. I always enjoy then my teacher includes activities and role play in their lesson. I'm sharing STEM toy based on centrifugal force that I made for my physics assignments . Things We Need Two Plastic Straws Stock Paper Strip, 25cm x 2 cm Spring (I took it from old empty pen) Glue gun and Glue sticks A piece of Craft Wire Cello Tape Scissors Sprinkler Spoke Poke the stick at right angles in the center of the straw. Mark two points 3 cm from the center and make half cuts. Bend the two arms of the straw to make a triangle. U Bend Bend the craft wire in U shape as shown in picture 1 above. Stick the bend straw legs and the craft wire with glue and a piece of cello tape. Place and check that the sprinkle spoke is moving/rotating freely inside the spring . Turbine Fanfold a card strip and apply glue on one side. Stick the ends of the strip to make a star-shaped turbi...

  Have you ever stood in a vast cathedral or church, and looked up at a large circular stained glass window dominating one of the walls? Did you know it was called a rose window ? Rose window is often used as a generic term applied to a circular window but is especially used for those found in Gothic cathedrals and churches. This type of window is called a rose window or a wheel window to refer to the fact that it's made of a series of smaller windows radiating out from the center like wheel spokes or flower petals. The rose window is one of the most representative elements of Gothic art and architecture . Their symbolism lies in geometry and the sense that many parts make a whole. When we study them, we begin to realize that these windows are made of geometric shapes. Whatever the style of window, all of the elements come together in a single cohesive design, the real and symbolic whole In this project, we will use Codeblocks and develop algorithms for the typical geometries of ...