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This is a work-in-progress guide to how to complete every tile featured in the Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition book. With 12 skill areas, and 40 tiles per skill tree, there's 480 tiles to complete in the book! This guide aims to provide resources and some starting ideas on how to complete those tiles for educators, home school parents and those planning activities to pair with the book. Enjoy!
This is a work-in-progress guide to how to complete every tile featured in the Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition book. With 12 skill areas, and 40 tiles per skill tree, there's 480 tiles to complete in the book! This guide aims to provide resources and some starting ideas on how to complete those tiles for educators, home school parents and those planning activities to pair with the book. Enjoy!
This is a book aimed at 8-12 year olds with a variety of activities to complete, skill trees to finish and infographics to color in. The more that's completed, the more the book comes to life with color. It's a great way to plan activities to upskill kids at home, in STEM clubs, homeschool kids and more. Order the book on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Skill-Seeker-Young-Steph-Piper/dp/1680458728?ref_=ast_author_dp), or at your favorite book stockist.
# 3D Modeling
<img width="1126" height="1389" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-10" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/14a23d77-44f2-4e37-8a97-e4bc4fc4b2eb" />
1. Learn to navigate a 3D interface with pan, orbit and zoom
2. Draw a detailed sketch with dimensions
3. Try TinkerCAD and complete the tutorial
4. Create a model in MeshMixer or TinkerCAD
5. Learn about different 3D model file types
6. Know how to check size in 3D software
7. Use an align tool in 3D software
8. Design a creature in 3D software
9. Use a group tool in 3D software
10. Export a 3D model when complete
11. Use an SVG file to make part of a 3D model
12. Try sculpting in SculptGL
13. Learn how to use calipers to measure
14. Design something with your name on it
15. Assemble a 3D model with free assets
16. Design a custom model for a friend
17. Make a low poly model
18. Recreate a real object in 3D software
19. Design something for the home
20. Learn 3D printing design principles
21. Teach a friend a 3D modeling skill
22. Model and make something that solves a problem
23. Design something that fits to something else, eg. LEGO compatible
24. Design something that floats
25. Design something for 3D printing
26. Design something to be printed in two colors or materials
27. Get 3D scanned or 3D scan something
28. Create a model in OpenSCAD
29. Design a puzzle
30. Design an organizer for your desk
31. Design a custom model for cosplay
32. Design something to be made in papercraft, eg. Pepakura
33. Make a model of a room in your house
34. Design something to wear
35. Iterative design: Make improvements to a 3D model
36. Design a model for a game
37. Participate in a design challenge
38. Design a model to embed electronics or magnets
39. Design, print and assemble something with multiple parts
40. Sculpt a complex model
# 3D Printing
<img width="1126" height="1388" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-01" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e27c9390-ecc8-4f99-86d7-9895d148fc60" />
# Arts
<img width="1126" height="1388" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-02" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9ce50fd6-f24f-49f4-9d3e-d5f481a633a2" />
# Build & Repair
<img width="1126" height="1389" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-12" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7193127a-79de-4770-aa39-701453475528" />
# Coding
<img width="1126" height="1389" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-09" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d04bb968-422e-4c27-8cf7-bec2f6d50e3a" />
# Computing
<img width="1126" height="1388" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-04" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/73252a87-b09b-44c7-8710-d07e1bae7748" />
# Crafting
<img width="1126" height="1388" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-03" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/041a82bf-d305-4fca-9a30-98d5d097ae60" />
# Electronics
<img width="1126" height="1388" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-05" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c8b160cc-c97e-4994-907f-fa74287c87dd" />
# Kidpreneurship
<img width="1126" height="1388" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-06" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a109fc61-4d20-4f0f-b3df-2c814ed6db5e" />
# Robotics
<img width="1126" height="1389" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-07" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fbc8a38e-4c02-419a-a18b-abf7286697ec" />
# Sewing
<img width="1126" height="1389" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-08" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6e7aec2a-0abc-415e-89e7-c940b43aebba" />
# Vinyl Cutting
<img width="1126" height="1389" alt="Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-11" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/701efddf-fc31-4c10-bc6e-a9251844b58a" />