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Self Study & More

Learn by exploring

Free simulations, games and videos, live online sessions, hands-on STEM kits, research programs and scholarships from Maker Mindz for curious students in grades 6 to 12.

Simulations

Hands-on lessons, interactive books and workshops where you learn by doing.

6 apps

Games

Practice STEM skills with trivia, riddles, multiplayer challenges and mobile games.

6 apps

Videos

Watch video series on AI, science, math and STEM careers.

6 series

Prefer instructor-led sessions?

Everything above is for learning on your own, at your own pace. If you learn best with a real person guiding you, join a live online workshop taught by our teachers, or a live session led by STEM student mentors.

Teacher-Led Online Workshops

Online STEM workshops taught live by Maker Mindz teachers. Click a workshop to see what each week covers. Sign up and pay online to reserve a spot.

6 workshops

Science of Motion

Mondays, 6 PM ET4 weeksGrades 6 to 860 min

Explore force, energy and motion with everyday household objects. Roll marbles down ramps, build catapults and see physics in action.

Transforming Matter & Energy

Tuesdays, 6 PM ET4 weeksGrades 6 to 860 min

Atoms, states of matter, phase changes, types of energy, energy transfer, gas laws and bonding, with demonstrations and real-world examples.

Explore Electricity and Magnetism

Wednesdays, 6 PM ET4 weeksGrades 6 to 860 min

Static electricity, circuits, magnets and electromagnets, and how motors, generators and transformers work. No experience needed.

Mastering Sound & Light

Tuesdays, 6 PM ET4 weeksGrades 6 to 860 min

Sound waves, pitch and the Doppler effect, plus reflection, refraction, color, diffraction and mirrors, with experiments using household items.

Can Math Help You Save Money?

Tuesdays, 5 PM ETGrades 5 to 760 min

Budgeting, savings and interest, discounts, taxes and shipping, comparing prices, hidden fees, subscription traps and the total cost of owning things.

Monthly STEM Session

Last Tuesday of the month, 6 PM ETGrades 5 to 830 min

A live session each month on a new STEM topic, made to spark curiosity. No experience needed. The online link is sent when you register.

See sample topics

Payment opens on our secure payment page, where the price is shown before you pay. All times are Eastern. Questions? Email info@makermindz.org.

Student-Led Online Live Learning

Beta

Join live tutoring, mentoring and lessons from high school and college students, or host your own.

Coming soon

Live Sessions

Sign up for small-group video sessions: homework help, mentoring, tutorials and lessons. Schools sign in with their school password.

Coming soon

Host a Session

High school students volunteer and college students join as paid interns. Apply to teach what you know.

Coming soon

What Parents Say

Feedback from families whose children joined our STEM workshops.

★★★★★
Best teacher ever, inspired my son to get in love with electricity
Ala B.Parent
Knowledgeable instructor, great communication, good content, kind person. Very much appreciated this person and this class.
Michele M.Parent
My son was very excited about this class! He asked to continue doing it and thought it was excellent!
Rachel M.Parent
We had 4 sessions, and our children really enjoyed the customized format. It helped them understand the basics of physics applied to every day life and situations. I highly recommend the class as a foundational layer to engage learners.
America G.Parent
Very good class with hands on activities
Ayesha F.Parent
Superb!
Rachel M.Parent
My 14yr old loved this class and is excited to do more!
Lindsey N.Parent
Amazing & critical course! My son loved it & really benefited from learning fundamental skills for budgeting & purchase planning.
Morghan M.Parent

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Ready to go beyond the screen?

Build with real 3D printed kits, run your own experiments, solve a problem that matters, and get funding to keep going.

Play With Us: 3D Printed STEM Kits

Hands-on physics and engineering kits, designed and 3D printed by Maker Mindz. Build it, test it, change one thing, and see the science happen. Tap "Watch video" to see a kit in action.

17 kits

Trebuchet & Castle Wall

Launch, adjust and knock down the wall. Swappable parts for engineering design, simple machines and projectile motion.

Projectile motionSimple machines

DIY Car Kit

Build a car that can be powered to move on land and in water, then improve your design.

ForcesEngineering design

Build. Test. Learn. Repeat.

Shake-test towers, load-test structures and drive over the bridge you designed.

StructuresTesting

Moment of Inertia Challenge

Speed up or slow down a disk on a ramp or spinner to see how weight distribution changes inertia.

Rotational inertia

Ramp Kit

A car and wheel ramp set for exploring force and motion.

Force and motion

Buoyancy Capsule

Sinking and floating, buoyant force and density, with weight you can adjust.

DensityBuoyancy

Design Your Sailboat

Test how keel depth, sail design and where you put the cargo change how much it carries and how fast it goes.

BuoyancyDesign

Buoyancy Challenge

A game that turns buoyancy into a challenge you can win.

Buoyancy

Create Art with Pressure

Make art while exploring airflow and the principles of pressure.

Air pressure

Center of Mass Kit

Find the center of mass of an odd shape and move a ring up a ramp.

Center of mass

Light Study

Explore light and how different colors affect temperature.

LightHeat

Mini Ramp and Marble Set

Potential energy, conservation of momentum, and how the ramp angle changes force.

EnergyMomentum

Brake and Hydraulic System

Build a braking mechanism or explore rotational inertia.

HydraulicsFriction

Archimedes Screw Set

Different screw setups that show physics and engineering at work.

Simple machines

Urban Planning Kit

Design a city: architecture, transportation, sustainability and civil engineering.

Civil engineeringSustainability

Electricity-Magnetism Kit

Build electromagnets and motors and see magnetic fields. Used in our workshop and returned at the end.

ElectromagnetsMotors

Cargo Glider

Design snap-on wings and stabilizers to keep a glider in the air the longest.

AirfoilsFlight

Kits are delivered in about 1 month. Ask us about pre-orders, classroom sets and our rental program.

Research With Us

Be the scientist. Design experiments, research a topic you love, and publish your work with the help of a mentor. Fully remote, and you can start any time.

3 programs

Experimental Research

We ship you our STEM kits. Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and publish a report in the Maker Mindz Research Series. Work alone or in a team of 2 to 4.

Grades 7 to 11About 4 weeksWeekly 30 min mentor call
Apply

STEM Podcast Speaker

Pick a STEM topic like AI, space, climate or game design, research it, write a script and record an episode for the Maker Mindz podcast. No experience needed.

Grades 6 to 12About 4 weeks
Apply

Research & Publish

Research a topic you love and publish a scientific paper or blog with Maker Mindz to inspire other students.

Middle and high schoolRolling start
Apply
๐ŸŽ“Certificate of completion
๐Ÿ“ฃFeatured on our website, YouTube and social media
๐Ÿ†A path to regional and national STEM fairs
๐Ÿ“šA chance to publish in our student research journal

Schools, teachers and STEM clubs can apply too. Kits are shipped to you and returned when you finish.

Make An Impact With Us

A challenge for middle and high school students who want to change the world, one bold idea at a time.

Quarterly winners

Have a BIG idea to solve a BIG problem?

Pick a real-world problem, imagine a bold and creative solution, and share it with us. A sketch or diagram is welcome but not required.

Middle and high schoolWinners every quarter First prize: $50 gift card

Pick a challenge

  • ๐ŸŒŠPlastic in our oceans
  • ๐ŸŽFood waste at home and school
  • ๐Ÿ’งWater scarcity
  • ๐ŸšฆTraffic jams
  • ๐Ÿ Affordable housing
  • ๐ŸŒก๏ธClimate change
  • โ™ฟAccessibility
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธCyberbullying and online safety
  • โšกEnergy use in schools
  • ๐Ÿฆ‰Wildlife and habitat loss
  • ๐Ÿ™๏ธUrban heat islands
  • ๐Ÿ“˜STEM education gaps

Have a different problem in mind? You can submit that too.

Get Funded With Us

Money should never stop a student from doing STEM. We offer a scholarship for students and a grant for schools, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

Apply all year

Global STEM Scholarship

$500for a high school student

For high school students anywhere in the world who love STEM but face money barriers. Use it for supplies, programs, workshop fees, technology and other STEM needs.

What you send

  • Proof of your STEM projects or activities
  • Proof of financial need
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A 2 to 3 minute video and a short essay
Open all yearCut-off December 31Winner announced February 1

Underserved Schools STEM Grant

$500classroom grant

Puts resources straight into teachers' hands at underfunded schools: hands-on kits, software, makerspace equipment, and STEM club or competition fees.

Who can apply

  • Title I schools in the United States
  • Underserved secondary schools worldwide
  • One school is chosen each year
Rolling applicationsCut-off December 31Winner announced February 1

Our Mission

Build a student-led organization. Students can start as volunteers, grow into interns, and help lead as board members or advisors.

Our mission: build a student-led organization. Your path: high school volunteering (global), undergraduate internship (US only), board member or advisor (US only).

Click a step on the path to learn more.

Partner for Student Opportunity. Schools, educational organizations, and community groups can unlock more opportunities for learners: access to premium and paid digital content, access to volunteering and internship opportunities, and access to live mentoring and training sessions. Partner with us.

Partner With Us

We invite schools, educational organizations, companies, universities and community groups to partner with us in furthering our mission, especially in underserved communities.

Partners get

  • Access to premium and paid digital content
  • Access to volunteering and internship opportunities
  • Access to live mentoring and training sessions