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“Tools and Materials” contains lists and examples of useful tools and resources in making activities and makerspaces, including suggestions for consumables, hardware, machines, open source software, and other technologies. This category also includes guidance or tutorials on specific tools or skills.

The resources below are listed in alphabetical order, as a default. They are also organized into subcategories, accessible by the tabs at the top of the grid. When hovering over each box, keywords provide a simple description and glimpse into the content of the resource, which is accessible by clicking on the arrow in the upper right-hand corner.

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  • 50 Resources for Makers and Creative Classrooms
    resource library, tools, ideas
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    19
  • Adafruit: Learn
    hardware, project guides, community
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    14
  • All About Circuits: Part Search
    resource library
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    13
  • Audacity
    free, audio, computer
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    6
  • Blender
    CAD, 3D design, graphics
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    6
  • Bubbler: Maker Kit Database
    project ideas, materials
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    2
  • Chrome Experiments
    experiments, design, art
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    6
  • Copper Tape & Circuit Tutorial
    project guides, craft, paper
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Find Your Local Tool Lending Library
    libraries, community, directory
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    2
  • Fun Programming
    programming, video tutorials, processing
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    7
  • Getting Started with Arduino
    hardware, getting started, project guides
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    3
  • Gimp
    photoshop, design, free
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    2
  • Hello Processing.org
    project guides, programming, visual arts
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Inkscape
    open-source, art, design
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    3
  • Invent to Learn: Workshop Shopping List and Downloads
    ideas, hardware, software
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Learn at SparkFun Electronics
    project guides, electronics. hardware
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Makerspace Resources for K-12 Educators: Tools and Materials
    tools, materials, ideas
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    4
  • Makeshop: Make a Makerspace
    guide, design, tools
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    2
  • MENTOR Makerspace Project: High School Makerspace Tools & Materials
    makerspaces, learning environment, tools
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    3
  • MENTOR Makerspace Project: Levels of Tool Costs for Makerspaces
    makerspaces, budget, tools
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    2
  • MENTOR Makerspace Project: Makerspace in a Box 2.0
    makerspaces, budget, tools
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    3
  • MIT App Inventor
    programming, community, Android
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    2
  • Scratch
    free, programming, k-12
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • SketchUp's 3D Warehouse
    3D modeling, 3D design, 3D printing
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • SparkTruck Tool Cards
    hardware, use, project guides
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    3
  • STEAM at Drew Charter
    Inspiration, Mobile Makerspaces
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    4
  • Stocking up School Makerspaces
    materials, guide, budget
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Tips for Choosing Makerspace Tools
    tips, project ideas
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    1
  • Ubuntu
    operating system, computer, free
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  • What to Put in Your Makerspace (and how to...
    tools, materials, ideas
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Wolfram Programming Lab
    programming, coding, project guides
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Disclaimer: Maker Ed’s online Resource Library contains links to third-party organizations, companies, and commercial products. By including these resources, Maker Ed intends to highlight their potential value to the maker education community, rather than to provide an endorsement. The library is independently managed by Maker Ed staff, who adhere to a set of guidelines to ensure that all third-party resources are primarily informational, rather than promotional, in nature. This resource curation process is free from the influence or control of any party outside of Maker Ed.

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