Fun with Makey Makey

Young students Making Meaning using Makey Makeys

Playing the "playdough piano"

Good speakers are key for using makey makeys in a loud class!

Rocking out to Billie Jean:  Getting the beat just right is highly entertaining and motivating.

Students figure out how things work by playing with them & developing theories. 

"It doesn't work..."

"Because we don't have the bracelet!"

(the 'grounding' wire)

Students jump on an aluminum foil 'Dance Floor' and Makey Makey to play Super Mario Bros and build perseverance.  

"I did it without falling!"

Students then play with their older buddies and learn more about electricity and conductivity:  by holding the alligator clips, we are conductive and can become the piano, too!

A HUMAN PIANO?!

Exploring and learning about electricity, energy, sound, conductivity and circuits is fun with Makey Makeys! 

Developing an understanding about how things work and how energy travels is accessible for ALL ages.  They may not understand exactly how electricity works...but then again, do you? 

My 3 year old twins exploring, testing theories and making sounds 

Does a pencil work as well as my finger? 

Let's try it out and see.