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For the curious and the creators, Ingenious Patents tells the fascinating history of the inventors and their creations that have changed our world.Discover some of the most innovative of the 6.5 million patents that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted since Thomas Jefferson issued the first one in 1790. Revised and reformatted from the original 2004 edition, Ingenious Patents presents each device along with background about the inventor, interesting sidebars and history, and an excerpt from the original patent application. Author Jay Bennet has also written 15 new entries, everything from iPhones to 3G wireless to CRISPR gene editing. Liberally sprinkled throughout are patent diagrams created by the inventors annotated to show exactly how each item works. Entries include creative commercial successes in fields as diverse as medicine, aeronautics, computing, agriculture, and consumer goods. Readers are certain to find a topic of interest here, whether it is the history behind the patent for a Pez dispenser, cathode ray tube, kitty litter, DNA fingerprinting, or the design of a Fender Stratocaster guitar.

Zero to Maker is part memoir and part how-to guidebook for anyone who is having thoughts like these:I feel like all I can do is write emails. I wish I had more hands-on skills even though I don't know what I would build...I have this one idea I've always wanted to make, but I don't know how to build it...I keep hearing about the'maker movement'but I'm not sure what that means or how I can join in...The book follows author David Lang's headfirst dive into the maker world and shows how he grew from an unskilled beginner to be a successful entrepreneur. You'll discover how to navigate this new community of makers, and find the best resources for learning the tools and skills you need to be a dynamic maker in your own right.The way we make things has changed. A new generation of tinkerers have emerged through online communities and powerful digital fabrication tools, and their creations are changing the world. This book follows the author's personal journey of transformation into a maker-entrepreneur. It is everyone's guide to combining inspiration and resources to effectively navigate this exciting new world.Lang reveals how he became a maker pro after losing his job and how the experience helped him start OpenROV, a DIY community and product line focused on underwater robotics. It all happened once he became an active member of the maker movement. Ready to take the plunge into the next Industrial Revolution? This guide provides a clear and inspiring roadmap.Take an eye-opening journey from unskilled observer to engaged makerLearn how to join this community, get access to tools and experts, and pick up new skillsUse a template for building a maker-based entrepreneurial lifestyle and prepare yourself for the careers of the futureThis book is for everyone who dreams of becoming a successful maker-entrepreneur. It not only satisfies the aspirational aspect but shows newcomers to the maker movement exactly how to join in.First published in 2013, this new edition features full-color photos and shares David's latest insights and experiences as he continues to grow as a maker entrepreneur and citizen scientist.

Wetenschap en techniek op de basisschool maakt duidelijk hoe (aanstaande) leerkrachten kinderen kunnen helpen zich te oriënteren op zichzelf en de wereld binnen het domein van wetenschap en techniek. Het is geschreven voor pabo-studenten, leraren basisonderwijs en iedereen die betrokken is bij actuele ontwikkelingen in dit domein. Het boek sluit aan bij de aanbevelingen van de Adviescommissie Wetenschap & Technologie Primair Onderwijs en de afspraken gemaakt in het Techniekpact2020 tussen overheden, bedrijfsleven en onderwijssectoren. Wetenschap en techniek op de basisschool gaat in op de volgende vragen: • Waarom is wetenschap en techniek belangrijk? • Wat is de inhoud van het domein wetenschap en techniek? • Wat zijn onderzoekend en ontwerpend leren? • Hoe herken en beoordeel je leerresultaten bij kinderen? • Hoe kun je zelf onderwijs ontwikkelen over wetenschap en techniek? • Hoe kun je leerzame gesprekken met leerlingen voeren? • Hoe ga je om met diversiteit? • Hoe kun je wetenschap en techniek integreren met andere vakken zoals taal en rekenen? Wetenschap en techniek op de basisschool benadrukt de mogelijkheden van de leraar om zelf rijke, geïntegreerde leeromgevingen te ontwerpen. De herziene versie sluit aan bij de afspraken gemaakt in het Techniekpact, dat alle basisscholen vanaf 2020 ‘goed techniekonderwijs'geven. De didactiek van onderzoekend en ontwerpend leren is verder uitgewerkt en sluit aan bij recente pedagogische en leerpsychologische inzichten over het leren van kinderen. Het hoofdstuk over diversiteit is uitgebreid met aandacht voor hoogbegaafdheid en sluit aan bij de invoering van het Passend Onderwijs. Er is systematisch aandacht voor verbinding van wetenschap en techniek met taalontwikkeling, cultuureducatie en de vaardigheden van de eenentwintigste eeuw. Het hoofdstuk over beoordeling is aangevuld met ervaringen uit onderzoek.

After ten years, Make: has become one of most celebrated magazines to hit the newsstands, and certainly one of the hottest reads. If you're just catching on to the Maker Movement and wonder what you've missed, this book contains the best projects and articles from the magazine. Find out what keeps Makers coming back to Make: with this assortment of DIY projects and articles selected by Make:'s editors. Learn to:Outfit your workshop and make some must-have toolsBuild electronic projects from actuators to antennaeMake things with Arduino and Raspberry PiCreate drones and robotsBuild noisemaking projects and musical instrumentsAugment your photo and video capabilitiesMake your own food, soap, ink, and more