Creating. Designing. Experimenting. Start with a pile of possible materials. End with a new, unique SWAP. Tools: Scissors Paper cutter Hole punch Paper punch Pencil / pen Ruler Jewelry pliers Materials: See possible list on next sheet (see PDF) Safety pin, if applicable Steps: Inspiration — Look through SWAPs others have made for inspiration […]
Archives for September 2015
Badge: Science Center – Little Additions
Little additions give kids another way to learn science without exhibits. Here are some that you might add to your center or even create a general activity room. NOTE: Some little additions are included with the “Science Center X” badge programs as supplements. Steps 1. Map. A map can help your visitors move around your center, find out-of-the-way […]
Webinars You Might Want to Check Out!
I just finished watching two webinars from US Fish and Wildlife on monarch butterflies. The first is the biology and introduction to monarch butterflies. The second is an introduction to materials the University of Minnesota is putting together for classroom use. These materials are broken down for K-2, 3-6 and middle school. If you or […]