TinkerLAB Explorers (12 sessions)

TinkerLAB Explorers is a hands-on STEM course designed to spark creativity, imagination, and engineering thinking in young innovators. Using TinkerCAD’s intuitive 3-in-1 platform, students learn electronics, coding, and 3D CAD modeling—all in one integrated experience. No prior experience is required.

🌟 What Students Will Learn
🔹Electronics & Circuit Design
- Understand the basics of voltage, current, resistance, and power.
- Build and simulate real circuits using LEDs, resistors, switches, sensors, motors, and Arduino.
- Explore real-world STEM concepts through guided circuit activities and projects.
🔹Coding with Arduino (Block + Text-Based)
- Start with block coding and gradually transition to Arduino C-based coding.
- Write simple programs to control LEDs, sensors, motors, and displays.
- Practice loops, conditionals, and functions through interactive simulations — no hardware needed.

🔹 3D Mechanical CAD Design
Learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using TinkerCAD’s easy CAD tools.
- Design gears, brackets, cases, simple machines, and fully assembled structures.
- Apply engineering principles such as alignment, precision placement, grouping, and scaling.
- Export models for 3D printing or advanced design.
🛠️ Featured Hands-On Projects
- LED Traffic Light Control System
- Mini Smart Farm with Sensors
- Mid-Century English Castle
- Ancient Pyramid 3D Model
- Custom Name Tag Design
- Mechanical Gear Assembly

✨ Why This Course?

TinkerCAD Explorers builds STEM confidence while nurturing creativity. Students walk away with real engineering skills, problem-solving abilities, and a portfolio of simulated circuits and 3D models they can proudly showcase.