Level 1: Tinkering Foundations Grade 4-8
Thursdays @ 4PM; 10 sessions; 75 mins per session
Available spots
Description
10 sessions- No sessions on 2/19, 3/19 and 4/2. Who should take this class: Students who took Fall 2025 Level 1 Tinkering Foundations or students new to making, coding, or circuits. No prior experience needed! What you will learn (Winter Theme - Things That Move) Students explore movement in all its forms by designing and building animated characters and creations with Micro:bit-controlled servo motors. A signature project is designing cardboard characters with moving limbs—a dancing robot with articulated arms and legs, an animal with a wagging tail or nodding head, or a carnival-inspired creation with moving parts. Through hands-on experimentation with servo motors, students learn how to program smooth, precise movements and bring their cardboard creations to life. We will also use CAD design to design components like wheels or arms for our creations. Skills practiced: • Basic circuits • Servo motor control and programming • Micro:bit programming using MakeCode • Intro to CAD design for 3D printing or laser cutting • Cardboard engineering • Understanding mechanical linkages and movement • Prototyping and iteration • User-centered design 5% family discount for anyone signing up more than one person for classes at the Maker Hive. Use code FAMILY Payment: Zelle payment (914-319-9096) is preferred. Choose "Pay in person or Zelle" at checkout. “Pay what you can” option available through Maker Hive scholarships for families that need it.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
- You can cancel up to one week before the start of a class for a 50% refund. - If using a 6 Class Pack Plan (currently only applies to crochet classes), you must let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to come to a session in order to reschedule. Failure to email us will result in you forfeiting the session. Please be sure to email us at hello@makerhive.space - No refunds if cancelled within a week of the first class (except in case of a trial first class or if we fill your spot). - Pro-rated fees available if you sign up for a class mid-way. - Classes can be cancelled due to low enrollment. - If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, all fees will be refunded.