From aae0c600851362ef90a03963083a4510c0093faf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steph Piper Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:47:11 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition Guide (markdown) --- Skill-Seeker:-Young-Maker-Edition-Guide.md | 132 ++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 131 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Skill-Seeker:-Young-Maker-Edition-Guide.md b/Skill-Seeker:-Young-Maker-Edition-Guide.md index 63b137f..2c84e22 100644 --- a/Skill-Seeker:-Young-Maker-Edition-Guide.md +++ b/Skill-Seeker:-Young-Maker-Edition-Guide.md @@ -1 +1,131 @@ -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! \ No newline at end of file +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 +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-10 +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 +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-01 + +# Arts +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-02 + + +# Build & Repair +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-12 + +# Coding +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-09 + + +# Computing +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-04 + + +# Crafting +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-03 + + + +# Electronics +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-05 + + + +# Kidpreneurship +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-06 + + + +# Robotics +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-07 + + + +# Sewing +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-08 + +# Vinyl Cutting +Kids Skill Trees Wiki Guide-11 +