Resources for Educators & Schools

Our customized Professional Development is designed to spark curiosity and conversation, while empowering educators and challenging them to elevate their instructional practices to the next level. Our PDs provide hands-on learning and actionable strategies that inspire students and make real-world connections in the classroom.

While we are focused on working with private businesses, WhyMaker has a long history of providing high-quality professional development and coaching educators. We have a robust list of professional development options available.

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Case Studies

Energy Career Internships with Stony Brook University, Haugland Group & Suffolk County DOL

Learn how industry, education, and government came together and designed an internship program that built early interest in energy careers — download the full case study.

New York Power Authority (NYPA)

See how NYPA is preparing thousands of students with hands-on clean energy curriculum and career exploration — download the full case study.

Haugland Group

See how WhyMaker helped Haugland Group connect 100+ educators with real-world infrastructure careers and build tomorrow’s workforce — download the full case study.

National Energy Foundation (NEF)

Learn how this nationwide initiative built student awareness of EVs, charging infrastructure, and energy careers — download the case study.

Sphero + Minneapolis Public Schools

See how WhyMaker helped Sphero train 96 teachers and engage 2,500+ students with hands-on STEM learning — download the full case study.

Classroom & Teaching Strategies

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Strategies for Managed Computer Science Learning

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Empathy Guide

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Design Thinking: Discovery Phase

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Workforce Development

Careers in Manufacturing

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Robotics & Programming

How to Upload Code to Edison

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Fast Start with Edison Lesson Plans

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Edison Troubleshooting Guide

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Edison EdCreate – Edison Robot Creator’s kit - WhyMaker

Edscratch Quick Start Guide

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Edbar Code Quick Start Guide

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EdBlocks Quick Start Guide

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Coding & Programming

Scratch Content Lesson Plan Developer

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Teaching Instructions for Scratch Games

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Scratch Storyboard Planning Sheet

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HTML Coding Famous Figure Social Project

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3D Printing & Maker Projects

How to 3D Print in Your Classroom

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3D Printing Lesson Plan

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Fablicator SX - WhyMaker

3D Printing Glossary

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Makerbot Project Planning Book

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