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Accessibility Guides(7 lessons)
LessonIntermediateAccessibility Guide: Glove Controller
Build a wearable glove controller for Makey Makey! Add conductive fingertips to a glove so users can control apps by touching surfaces — great for accessibility and adaptive play.
20 minutesGrades 4–12
LessonBeginnerMake a Sketch: Hula Hoop Controller
Explore the "Make a Sketch: Hula Hoop Controller" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Accessibility Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min4th-10th
LessonBeginnerBalance/Weight Shifting Ball Controller as Assistive Technology by Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons
Explore the "Balance/Weight Shifting Ball Controller as Assistive Technology by Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Accessibility Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
25-30 minutesK-12
LessonBeginnerHula Hoop Game Controller by Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons
Explore the "Hula Hoop Game Controller by Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Accessibility Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
25-30 minutes1-12
LessonBeginnerMusical Paint Brushes as Assistive Technology by Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons
Explore the "Musical Paint Brushes as Assistive Technology by Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Accessibility Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
10-15 minutes1-12
LessonBeginnerDIY Big Mack Cardboard Switch by Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons
Explore the "DIY Big Mack Cardboard Switch by Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Accessibility Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
10-15 minutesAccessibility
LessonBeginnerAccessibility Guide: Teaching Sign Language with Scratch and Makey Makey
Explore the "Accessibility Guide: Teaching Sign Language with Scratch and Makey Makey" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Accessibility Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min4th-12th
Beginner Course(3 lessons)
LessonBeginnerCraft a Simple Circuit
Learn how a simple circuit works so you can create your first circuit and light your first LED! Build a paper circuit using conductive tape, an LED, and a coin cell battery.
10–15 minutesGrades 4–12
LessonBeginnerDraw a Playable Instrument
Since graphite is conductive, you can draw your own playable instrument! Use pencil drawings connected to Makey Makey to create music with our Piano or Sampler app.
30 minutesGrades 2–12
LessonIntermediateCode Two Player Games with MakeCode Arcade
Learn to code your own two-player game using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade, then build a physical controller with Makey Makey so two players can compete!
30–45 minutesGrades 4–12
Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and MakeCode Arcade(4 lessons)
LessonBeginnerGetting Started with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
Explore the "Getting Started with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and MakeCode Arcade chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min3nd-12th
LessonBeginnerMakeCode Arcade Lesson One: Coding Sprite Movement with Classic Tag Game
Explore the "MakeCode Arcade Lesson One: Coding Sprite Movement with Classic Tag Game" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and MakeCode Arcade chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min4-12
LessonBeginnerMakeCode Arcade Lesson Two: Collision and Scoring with Fruit Catcher
Explore the "MakeCode Arcade Lesson Two: Collision and Scoring with Fruit Catcher" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and MakeCode Arcade chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min4-12
LessonBeginnerMakeCode Arcade Lesson Three: Variables and the Drag Race Challenge
Explore the "MakeCode Arcade Lesson Three: Variables and the Drag Race Challenge" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and MakeCode Arcade chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min4th- 12th
Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and Scratch(7 lessons)
LessonBeginnerFirst Time Set Up! Banana Piano!
Explore the "First Time Set Up! Banana Piano!" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 minPre-K - 12+
LessonBeginnerApps for Plug and Play
Explore the "Apps for Plug and Play" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hourPre-K - 12+
LessonBeginnerLesson Two: Hands on a Makey Makey
Explore the "Lesson Two: Hands on a Makey Makey" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
15-30 min2-8
LessonBeginnerLesson Three: What is Conductive?
Explore the "Lesson Three: What is Conductive?" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min3-8
LessonBeginnerLesson Five: Code Your Key Presses in Scratch
Explore the "Lesson Five: Code Your Key Presses in Scratch" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min3- 8
LessonBeginnerLesson Six: Craft and Code Interactive Stories
Explore the "Lesson Six: Craft and Code Interactive Stories" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min3-8
LessonBeginnerLesson Eight: Draw and Code a Poem Generator
Explore the "Lesson Eight: Draw and Code a Poem Generator" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Beginner Course: Exploring Makey Makey and Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min4-12
Everyday Inventing(3 lessons)
LessonBeginnerMakey Makey Interactive Poster
Create an interactive poster that plays sounds, narrates information, or triggers animations when touched! Combine art, research, and Makey Makey circuits.
45 min – 1 hourGrades 4–12
LessonBeginnerCardboard Guitar with Scratch or Sampler
Build a playable cardboard guitar and connect it to Makey Makey! Strum conductive strings to trigger notes from the Piano app, Sampler, or your own Scratch project.
Up to 1 hourPre-K – 12+
LessonIntermediateMakey Makey Wire Game
Build the classic 'don't touch the wire' steady hand game using Makey Makey! Bend wire into a challenging path and use Makey Makey to detect when the loop touches the wire.
30 minutesGrades 3–12
Exploring Makey Makey with Plug and Play Apps(4 lessons)
LessonBeginnerInvention Literacy Foundations: Invent an Alarm Challenge!
Explore the "Invention Literacy Foundations: Invent an Alarm Challenge!" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Exploring Makey Makey with Plug and Play Apps chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min2nd- 12th
LessonBeginnerInvention Literacy Foundations: Buzzer App: Creating Quiz Show Buttons
Explore the "Invention Literacy Foundations: Buzzer App: Creating Quiz Show Buttons" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Exploring Makey Makey with Plug and Play Apps chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min3-10
LessonBeginnerInvention Literacy Foundations: Doll-E Circuit Soundbites with the Sampler App
Explore the "Invention Literacy Foundations: Doll-E Circuit Soundbites with the Sampler App" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Exploring Makey Makey with Plug and Play Apps chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min2nd- 8th grade
LessonBeginnerInvention Literacy Foundations: Drawing an Interactive Self Portrait with Poster app
Explore the "Invention Literacy Foundations: Drawing an Interactive Self Portrait with Poster app" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Exploring Makey Makey with Plug and Play Apps chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min3rd-12th
Hacking Literacy with Makey Makey(6 lessons)
LessonBeginnerSketch it Play it Poetry
Explore the "Sketch it Play it Poetry" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Hacking Literacy with Makey Makey chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour3-12+
LessonBeginnerBlackout Poetry with Makey Makey and Scratch
Explore the "Blackout Poetry with Makey Makey and Scratch" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Hacking Literacy with Makey Makey chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1 - 2 hours4-12+
LessonBeginnerMaking and Literacy with Doll-E 1.0
Explore the "Making and Literacy with Doll-E 1.0" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Hacking Literacy with Makey Makey chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour2 - 8
LessonBeginnerPuppet Show by Josh Burker
Explore the "Puppet Show by Josh Burker" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Hacking Literacy with Makey Makey chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1-2 hours2-8
LessonBeginnerLanguage Arts Riddle/Logic Puzzle with Scratch
Explore the "Language Arts Riddle/Logic Puzzle with Scratch" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Hacking Literacy with Makey Makey chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour3- 12+
LessonBeginnerSpanish (Dual Language) Lesson Plan
Explore the "Spanish (Dual Language) Lesson Plan" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Hacking Literacy with Makey Makey chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1-2 hours5 - 12+
Intermediate Maker Course: Hands-on Inventing(4 lessons)
LessonIntermediateMaker Class Lesson Three: Designing and Crafting Alarm Systems
Explore the "Maker Class Lesson Three: Designing and Crafting Alarm Systems" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Intermediate Maker Course: Hands-on Inventing chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min4-10
LessonIntermediateMaker Class Lesson Six: Advanced Sequencing, Music, and Secret Codes
Explore the "Maker Class Lesson Six: Advanced Sequencing, Music, and Secret Codes" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Intermediate Maker Course: Hands-on Inventing chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min4-12
LessonIntermediateMaker Class Lesson Seven: Pixel Art Finger Paint
Explore the "Maker Class Lesson Seven: Pixel Art Finger Paint" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Intermediate Maker Course: Hands-on Inventing chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min -1 hour4-8
LessonIntermediateMaker Class Eight: Math/Literacy Tactile Game Challenge
Explore the "Maker Class Eight: Math/Literacy Tactile Game Challenge" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Intermediate Maker Course: Hands-on Inventing chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1- 2 hrs4th-12th
Intro to Everyday Inventing (Fun for Everyone)(6 lessons)
LessonBeginnerMakey Makey Scrappy Joystick
Explore the "Makey Makey Scrappy Joystick" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Intro to Everyday Inventing (Fun for Everyone) chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
20 min4-12
LessonBeginnerTilt Sensor: Tilting Cup Joystick
Explore the "Tilt Sensor: Tilting Cup Joystick" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Intro to Everyday Inventing (Fun for Everyone) chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min5th-12th
LessonBeginnerInteractive Drawing Challenge
Explore the "Interactive Drawing Challenge" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Intro to Everyday Inventing (Fun for Everyone) chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min- 1 hr2-12
LessonBeginnerNew Makey Makey Plug and Play Interactive Poster App
Explore the "New Makey Makey Plug and Play Interactive Poster App" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Intro to Everyday Inventing (Fun for Everyone) chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min- 1 hr4th- 12th
LessonBeginnerCreate a Controller to Plug and Play!
Explore the "Create a Controller to Plug and Play!" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Intro to Everyday Inventing (Fun for Everyone) chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hourPre-K - 12+
LessonBeginner"Is it Conductive?" Makey Makey Experiment
Explore the ""Is it Conductive?" Makey Makey Experiment" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Intro to Everyday Inventing (Fun for Everyone) chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min2-8
Maker Class(4 lessons)
LessonIntermediateCrafting and Designing Switches
Explore different types of switches — momentary, toggle, and pressure — by crafting them from everyday materials. Learn how switches open and close circuits with Makey Makey.
45 min – 1 hourGrades 3–8
LessonAdvancedMaker Class: Hack a Toy
Take apart an electronic toy and hack it with Makey Makey! Learn about momentary switches inside toys and create new ways to activate them using conductive materials.
45 minutesGrades 4–10
LessonIntermediateRecyclable Tilt Sensors
Create tilt sensors from recyclable materials that detect when an object is tilted! Use paper clips, foil, and cardboard tubes to build motion-sensitive switches for Makey Makey.
45 minutesGrades 4–10
LessonIntermediateSecret Codes and Life Cycle Projects
Use Scratch sequencing and secret codes to create an interactive life cycle project with Makey Makey! Learn about variables, sequencing, and biological life cycles.
45 minutesGrades 4–12
Maker Mash Ups(4 lessons)
LessonAdvancedMakeCode Arcade Kayak Simulator
Build a kayak simulator! Code a paddling game in MakeCode Arcade and craft a physical paddle controller using Makey Makey for an immersive gaming experience.
45 minutesGrades 5–12
LessonBeginnerChain Reactions with Strawbees and Makey Makey
Explore the "Chain Reactions with Strawbees and Makey Makey" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Maker Mash Ups chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45-60 min4-12
LessonBeginnerMakey Makey and micro:bit Power Glove
Explore the "Makey Makey and micro:bit Power Glove" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Maker Mash Ups chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1 hr5-8
LessonBeginnerScratch Coding Literacy Project Ideas for Makey Makey micro:bit Inventions
Explore the "Scratch Coding Literacy Project Ideas for Makey Makey micro:bit Inventions" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Maker Mash Ups chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min4-12
Makey Makey Backpack Projects(11 lessons)
LessonIntermediateCode-a-Key Project #0: Hello World
Explore the "Code-a-Key Project #0: Hello World" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min4th- 12th
LessonIntermediateCode-a-Key Project #1: Stomp Switch
Explore the "Code-a-Key Project #1: Stomp Switch" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min3rd- 12th
LessonIntermediateCode-a-Key Project #3: Flashlight Piano
Explore the "Code-a-Key Project #3: Flashlight Piano" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min8th-12th
LessonIntermediateCode-a-Key Project #2: Bouncy Face Tilt Controller
Explore the "Code-a-Key Project #2: Bouncy Face Tilt Controller" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min3rd-12th
LessonIntermediateMakey Makey + Scratch Interactive Clock with Makey Max
Explore the "Makey Makey + Scratch Interactive Clock with Makey Max" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1 hr2nd- 6th
LessonIntermediatePixel Sketch/ Sticky Note Art with Makey Max Backpack
Explore the "Pixel Sketch/ Sticky Note Art with Makey Max Backpack" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1 hr6th- 12th
LessonIntermediateFuzzy Face Mouse Control for Makey Mouse Backpack
Explore the "Fuzzy Face Mouse Control for Makey Mouse Backpack" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
15 min2nd- 12th
LessonIntermediateDoor stop Joystick for Player 2 Backpack
Explore the "Door stop Joystick for Player 2 Backpack" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min2nd- 12th
LessonIntermediateSuper Simple Joystick with Modeling Clay
Explore the "Super Simple Joystick with Modeling Clay" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
20 min2nd- 8th
LessonIntermediateHeavy Duty Washer Joystick for Player 2 Backpack
Explore the "Heavy Duty Washer Joystick for Player 2 Backpack" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min4th- 12th
LessonIntermediateFruit Catcher Controller for Makey Max Backpack
Explore the "Fruit Catcher Controller for Makey Max Backpack" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Makey Makey Backpack Projects chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min5th- 12th
Musical Guides(12 lessons)
LessonIntermediateFull Scale Interactive Makey Makey Piano
Build a full-size interactive piano using the Makey Makey Piano app! Create large conductive keys from foil and cardboard that play real musical notes when stepped or touched.
30–45 minutesGrades 3–12
LessonBeginnerInteractive Sheet Music with Makey Makey App
Explore the "Interactive Sheet Music with Makey Makey App" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min3-12
LessonBeginnerDIY Makey Makey Controller for Ableton by Frazer Merrick
Explore the "DIY Makey Makey Controller for Ableton by Frazer Merrick" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min9-12
LessonBeginnerGarageband and Makey Makey Stomping Pads by Frazer Merrick
Explore the "Garageband and Makey Makey Stomping Pads by Frazer Merrick" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
2 hours6th-
LessonBeginnerRoll Up Floor Piano Guide by Fraser McKay
Explore the "Roll Up Floor Piano Guide by Fraser McKay" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1-2 hrs5-12+
LessonBeginnerOversized and Portable Full Scale Floor Piano
Explore the "Oversized and Portable Full Scale Floor Piano" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1 - 2 hours4 - 12+
LessonBeginnerFruit Piano (Experiment No. 1) by Yui of Conductive Music
Explore the "Fruit Piano (Experiment No. 1) by Yui of Conductive Music" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 minPre-K - 12+
LessonBeginnerMusical Water with Soundplant
Explore the "Musical Water with Soundplant" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 Hour3 - 12+
LessonBeginnerCreating Makey Makey Instruments by Kyle Kitchens
Explore the "Creating Makey Makey Instruments by Kyle Kitchens" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hourN/A
LessonBeginnerPiano Chair by Fraser McKay
Explore the "Piano Chair by Fraser McKay" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hourPre-K - 12+
LessonBeginnerSuper Easy Floor Piano
Explore the "Super Easy Floor Piano" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
10-15 minutesPre-K - 12+
LessonBeginnerBox Accordion by Josh Burker
Explore the "Box Accordion by Josh Burker" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Musical Guides chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour6 - 12+
Physical Computing with Scratch(11 lessons)
LessonBeginnerInteractive Book Project by Matt Moore
Explore the "Interactive Book Project by Matt Moore" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
60 min2nd-12th
LessonBeginnerChanging Images in Scratch to Share Emotions
Explore the "Changing Images in Scratch to Share Emotions" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min2nd-12th
LessonBeginnerSTEM in the Gym Makey Makey and Scratch Challenge
Explore the "STEM in the Gym Makey Makey and Scratch Challenge" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
2 hours3rd-8th
LessonBeginnerMakey Makey Pool Noodle Tilt Sensor by Aaron Graves
Explore the "Makey Makey Pool Noodle Tilt Sensor by Aaron Graves" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min6-12
LessonBeginnerMakey Says by Josh Burker
Explore the "Makey Says by Josh Burker" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
2-3 hours4-12+
LessonBeginnerFraction Generator with Makey Makey and Scratch
Explore the "Fraction Generator with Makey Makey and Scratch" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour4- 12+
LessonBeginnerSecret Codes with Scratch 3 Makey Makey Extension
Explore the "Secret Codes with Scratch 3 Makey Makey Extension" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour3 - 12+
LessonBeginner3 Ways to Program Click with Scratch!
Explore the "3 Ways to Program Click with Scratch!" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour3-12+
LessonBeginnerMakey Your Own Exit Ticket, Data Tracker, or Voting Machine
Explore the "Makey Your Own Exit Ticket, Data Tracker, or Voting Machine" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hourPre-K - 12+
LessonBeginnerGame Controller Challenge
Explore the "Game Controller Challenge" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour4 - 12+
LessonBeginnerInteractive Word Problem Posters
Explore the "Interactive Word Problem Posters" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Physical Computing with Scratch chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour3 - 12+
Plug and Play(3 lessons)
LessonBeginnerFirst Time Demo: Makey Makey Bongos and People Piano
Get started with Makey Makey! Learn how circuits work by creating banana bongos and a people piano. Explore conductivity, grounding, and how your body can complete a circuit.
30 minutesGrades 3–12
LessonBeginnerInvention Literacy: What is Conductive?
Explore the concept of conductivity by testing everyday materials with Makey Makey. Build a conductivity tester and discover which items around you can complete a circuit.
30 minutesGrades 3–8
LessonIntermediatePrototype a Game Controller for Soccer App
Learn about joystick history and create multiple types of game controllers — from Play-doh D-pads to scrappy paperclip joysticks — to play the Makey Makey Soccer app!
45 minutesGrades 2–10
Remap and Official Resources(5 lessons)
LessonBeginnerInvention Summer Camp Guide
Explore the "Invention Summer Camp Guide" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Remap and Official Resources chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min2-12+
LessonBeginnerLighting an LED With Makey Makey
Explore the "Lighting an LED With Makey Makey" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Remap and Official Resources chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 min4-12
LessonBeginnerRemap Makey Makey for Makey Max Backpack
Explore the "Remap Makey Makey for Makey Max Backpack" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Remap and Official Resources chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
15 minK-12
LessonBeginnerMakey Makey No Internet?
Explore the "Makey Makey No Internet?" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Remap and Official Resources chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1 - 2 hours3 - 12+
LessonBeginnerRemap a Makey Makey Classic or Makey Makey Go!
Explore the "Remap a Makey Makey Classic or Makey Makey Go!" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Remap and Official Resources chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hourPre-K - 12+
Taking Inventions to the Next Level!(8 lessons)
LessonIntermediateDIY Conductive Paint
Explore the "DIY Conductive Paint" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Taking Inventions to the Next Level! chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30-45 mins.4th - 12th
LessonIntermediateFall Makey Makey Game: Caramel Apple Dip
Explore the "Fall Makey Makey Game: Caramel Apple Dip" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Taking Inventions to the Next Level! chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
30 min4th-8th
LessonIntermediateMakeCode Arcade Controller: Dig Dug Simulator
Explore the "MakeCode Arcade Controller: Dig Dug Simulator" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Taking Inventions to the Next Level! chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
45 min5-12
LessonIntermediateCollaborative Sensory Maze with Makey Makey by Colleen Graves
Explore the "Collaborative Sensory Maze with Makey Makey by Colleen Graves" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Taking Inventions to the Next Level! chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1- 3 hrAll ages
LessonIntermediateMakey Makey CollaboThon Game
Explore the "Makey Makey CollaboThon Game" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Taking Inventions to the Next Level! chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1-2 hour set upAll ages
LessonIntermediateMakey Makey Operation Guide by Josh Burker
Explore the "Makey Makey Operation Guide by Josh Burker" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Taking Inventions to the Next Level! chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1-2 hrs4-12+
LessonIntermediateJoystick Controller by Josh Burker
Explore the "Joystick Controller by Josh Burker" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Taking Inventions to the Next Level! chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1-2 hours6-12+
LessonIntermediateMarble Machine Ramps by Josh Burker
Explore the "Marble Machine Ramps by Josh Burker" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Taking Inventions to the Next Level! chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hourPre-K - 12+
Tinkering with Circuits(6 lessons)
LessonIntermediateBack of the Board Tutorial- More Inputs!
Explore the "Back of the Board Tutorial- More Inputs!" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Tinkering with Circuits chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 HourPre-K - 12+
LessonIntermediateSimple Circuits Challenge: A Guide to Using Output
Explore the "Simple Circuits Challenge: A Guide to Using Output" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Tinkering with Circuits chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
1 - 2 hoursPre-K - 12+
LessonIntermediateTinkering with Circuits Station Guide
Explore the "Tinkering with Circuits Station Guide" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Tinkering with Circuits chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hourPre-K - 12+
LessonIntermediateDistance Rate and Time for Math/Science/Physics
Explore the "Distance Rate and Time for Math/Science/Physics" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Tinkering with Circuits chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hourPre-K - 12+
LessonIntermediateMakey Makey Paper Circuit Valentine Template
Explore the "Makey Makey Paper Circuit Valentine Template" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Tinkering with Circuits chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour9-10
LessonIntermediateHacking Holiday LED Light Strings with Makey Makey
Explore the "Hacking Holiday LED Light Strings with Makey Makey" activity from Makey Makey. A hands-on lesson in the Tinkering with Circuits chapter — follow the full guide on makeymakey.com.
Up to 1 hour9-10