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The Spinning Copper Contraption Mystery

Homopolar Motor Feature Image

Are your kids ready to delve into the world of motors?  If so, what better motor to start with than the first electric motor ever built.  The simplicity of Michael Faraday’s homopolar motor will send your kid’s mind spinning.

stemdetectivelab August 1, 2018January 25, 2024

The Intro to Scratch Programming Mystery (Part 2)

The Intro to Scratch Programming Mystery (Part 2)

Are your kids ready to take their Scratch programming skills to the next level?  This month’s investigation will help you teach your kids how to debug their programs and design cool, entertaining games.

stemdetectivelab July 1, 2018January 31, 2020

The Intro to Scratch Programming Mystery (Part 1)

The Intro to Scratch Programming Mystery (Part 1)

Are you looking for a summer activity that will get your kids away from video games?  With all the bad press video games get today, you may feel the need to limit their game time. What if you could teach them how to write games of their own?  With our Intro to Scratch Programming (Parts 1 & 2), your kids will begin to create video games and so much more.

stemdetectivelab June 1, 2018January 31, 2020

The Case of the Classy Art Bot

Classy Art Bot Excerpt ImageAre you interested in building an Art Bot with a classroom of kids but aren’t sure where to find the time and money involved with last month’s Fidgety Art Bot project?  This month we’ll show you how to build our Classy Art Bots designed specifically for the classroom setting.

stemdetectivelab May 1, 2018January 26, 2019

The Case of the Fidgety Art Bot

Dual Fidget Spinner Art BotAre you ready to get your little artist interested in robotics?  Our twist on the increasingly popular Art Bot combines both areas of interest while providing your family with a fun activity everyone can enjoy.

stemdetectivelab April 1, 2018January 26, 2019

The Case of the Missing Easter Eggs

Join your kids on an exciting adventure of electronic switches and sensors as they find the hidden eggs in one of our paper circuit Easter Egg Hunts or build their own electronic Easter Bunny.

stemdetectivelab March 1, 2018February 24, 2019

The Case of the Vibrating BrushBot


Toothbrush, Motor, and Battery. With little more than just these three items, you can help your kids make their own simple robot. Add in some tracks and watch your kids engage and enjoy today’s stem project.

stemdetectivelab January 1, 2018September 17, 2024
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