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Maker Girls

Get inspired by the real-life women inventors, engineers, and scientists who are making a difference every day. Then use maker skills and concepts to experiment, invent, and create something all your own!

the art of stem

3rd grade+

Who says scientists can’t be artists, too?

 

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robot explorers

3rd grade+

From deep space to the deep sea, robots help us expand our horizons and learn about hard-to-reach places.

 

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sports x stem

middle school

STEM is helping athletes to achieve greater success on the field, court, ice, and snow worldwide.

 

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animal allies

all ages

Meet the women scientists who spend their days out in the field, studying and caring for wild animals.

 

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games for good

3rd grade+

Whether you prefer board games, sports games, or video games, all good games start with a thoughtful design.

 

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Grab a friend or family member, or come play on your own!
Maker Playground projects are geared for elementary through middle school kids and rotate each month,
b
e sure to visit us again to see what’s new.

Discover the women who inspired this month’s Maker Playground activities.

Maker Girls is possible thanks to Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the IF/THEN Ambassadors, including our own KID Museum Board Member and IF/THEN Ambassador, Corinna Lathan.

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