Pewter Casting – Make Your Own Coins

(* This post has been updated since the original post date) I first saw this concept in action at Moxi, the Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, in Santa Barbara. Like a mini version of the Exploratorium, Moxi provides visitors of all ages with hands-on science experiments, arts and crafts, and workshops ranging from high-tech... Continue Reading →

March 13, 2022 0

Make a Mint Box Miniature!

In almost all of my work with students, I search for "low-floor and high-ceiling" tools, meaning they are easy to use from the start yet have tremendous potential for growth in the learning process. However, I often take on new tools that have a steeper learning curve in my own learning, hoping to utilize my... Continue Reading →

October 15, 2021 0