STEM

Select the STEM Badge below for downloads of the badge program and any supplements associated with it.

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Cryptids
Cryptozoology studies cryptids or animals whose existence is or has been questioned by the scientific community. Some people refer to it as “monster hunting.” Finding and proving the existence of these creatures is a great mystery to stimulate the imagination.
Initial Release: 4.20.2012 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: Cryptids — EP_Cryptids

 

Digital Citizenship
As we move into a digital society, there are appropriate behaviors we need to not only embrace, but teach to the next generation.
Initial Release: 12.19.2013 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: Digital Citizenship — EP_Digital Citizenship

 

Digital Preservation
Paper is easily damaged by water, misplaced or discarded. Favorite Web sites vanish overnight or you forget to save the URL. Songs and games, once played, are often forgotten. What can you do to help preserve materials you need for future reference, to ensure you will have them when needed? NOTE: Information for many of these steps can be found at the Library of Congress (digitalpreservation.gov).
Initial Release: 10.22.2010 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: Digital Preservation — EP_Digital Preservation

 

DNR: Flying WILD
Flying WILD deals with migratory birds – conservation and environmental awareness. Flying WILD is a part of Project WILD.
Initial Release: 1.31.2011 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: DNR – Flying WILD — EP_DNR_Flying Wild

 

DNR: Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an environmental education program for kids from preschool through grade 12. It is from the American Forest Foundation.
Initial Release: 1.31.2011 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: DNR – Project Learning Tree — EP_DNR_Project LT

 

DNR: Project WET
Project WET deals with water issues from healthy drinking water to conservation. It is designed for kids aged 5-18.
Initial Release: 1.31.2011 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: DNR – Project WET — EP_DNR_Project Wet

 

DNR: Project WILD
Project WILD deals with conservation and environmental science through wildlife. It is designed for kids from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Initial Release: 1.31.2011 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: DNR – Project WILD — EP_DNR_Project Wild

 

Harry Potter: Science
These experiments are sorted into length of time to complete. If you’re doing a day camp, starting crystals on the first day will allow your kids to see a progression during a week. Shorter experiments can be used after starting a longer one or for shorter events. You can use those given below or select your own experiments. Since most science experiments do things that appear “magical”, the number to choose from is great.
Initial Release: 6.27.2011 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: Harry Potter – Science — EP_HP_Science
• Supplement: Recipes for “magical” ink — SUPP_HPS_Ink Recipes

 

Night Science
From science to the senses, there are many ways to can use the night to help expand our understanding of the world.
Initial Release: 6.17.2014 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: Night Science — EP_Night Science

 

Robotics: FIRST LEGO League
LEGO Robotics feature the LEGO Mindstorms® system utilizing LEGO bricks, electronic parts and software to program the completed project. While FIRST LEGO League (FLL) may be designed for elementary and middle school children, it is an excellent opportunity to combine science, technology and engineering to show how fun this subject can be.
Initial Release: 4.15.2011 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: Robotics – FIRST LEGO League — EP_Robotics FLL

 

Science Center: Creation
Whether you’re looking for science activities for a single evening event, a full-day Saturday event, a day camp or even a semi-permanent display, many science events can be created to be “reusable” so many children can explore them. Whether you’re looking for science activities for a single evening event, a full-day Saturday event, a day camp or even a semi-permanent display, many science events can be created to be “reusable” so many children can explore them.
Initial Release: 9.1.2015

• Badge Program: Science Center: Creation — EP_SC01_Creation

 

Science Center: Exhibits
Your Science Center will be made up of exhibits. Some may contain experiments, some information.
Initial Release: 9.8.2015

• Badge Program: Science Center: Exhibits — EP_SC02_Exhibits

 

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.
Initial Release: 9.15.2015

• Badge Program: Science Center: Little Additions — EP_SC03_Little Additions

 

Science Center: Shop
A small shop can help offset the cost of materials used in the center. In addition, donations can help add a lot to your offerings.
Initial Release: 9.22.2015

• Badge Program: Science Center: Shop — EP_SC04_Shop

 

Science Center: Support
No matter how cost effective you attempt to make your Science Center, some costs will be involved. Your fundraising should reflect costs you cannot cover by donations and volunteers.
Initial Release: 9.29.2015

• Badge Program: Science Center: Support — EP_SC05_Support

 

Science Center X: Animals
Animals are part of our world. From pets to zoos, we love to watch them, feed them and play with them.
Initial Release: 10.13.15

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Animals — EP_SCX_Animals
• Supplement: 32 Animal silhouette cards — SUPP_Cards_Animal
• Supplement: Create-a-Critter sheet — SUPP_Create Critter
• Supplement: How to make an insect collection — SUPP_Insect Collection
• Supplement: Minibook – Track identifiers — SUPP_MBD_Track Ident
• Supplement: Scramble – Animals in the Air — SUPP_SCR_Animals in the Air
• Supplement: Scramble – Animals in the Water — SUPP_SCR_Animals in the Water
• Supplement: Scramble – Animals on the Land — SUPP_SCR_Animals on the Land
• Supplement: Word Find – Animals in the Air — SUPP_WF_Animals in the Air
• Supplement: Word Find – Animals in the Water — SUPP_WF_Animals in the Water
• Supplement: Word Find – Animals on the Land — SUPP_WF_Animals on Land
• Supplement: Word Find – Cats — SUPP_WF_Cats
• Supplement: Word Find – Dogs — SUPP_WF_Dogs
• Supplement: Word Find – Endangered Animals — SUPP_WF_Endangered
• Supplement: Word Find – Extinct North American Animals — SUPP_WF_Extinct NA
• Supplement: Word Find – Insects — SUPP_WF_Insects
• Supplement: Word Find – Pets — SUPP_WF_Pets
• Supplement: Word Find – Cold Blooded Animals — SUPP_WF_Reptiles
• Supplement: Word Find – Zoology — SUPP_WF_Zoology
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Center X: Build
This badge program deals with possible ideas for building activities / exhibits in your Science Center.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Build — EP_SCX_Build
• Supplement: Make Mud Bricks — SUPP_Mud Bricks
• Supplement: Printable tanagram puzzle — SUPP_Game_Tanagram_China
• Supplement: Printable tanagram diagrams — SUPP_Game_Tanagram_Diagrams
• Supplement: Scramble – Build It — SUPP_SCR_Build It
• Supplement: Silhouette information and puppets — SUPP_GS_Silhouettes
• Supplement: Silhouette spooky backgrounds and figures — SUPP_Silhouette Play
• Supplement: Word Find – Build It — SUPP_WF_Build It
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry
• Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Plastic Canvas Tanagram — GnG_PC Tanagram_lrl

 

Science Center X: Color
Experimenting with color in your activities / exhibits is another choice for your Science Center.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Color — EP_SCX_Color
• Supplement: 16 Color cards — SUPP_Cards_Color
• Supplement: Dying with natural materials — SUPP_Nature Dyes
• Supplement: Scramble – Colors — SSUPP_SCR_Colors
• Supplement: Word Find: Basic 8 Colors — SUPP_WF_8 Colors
• Supplement: Word Find: Color Fun — SUPP_WF_Colors
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Center X: Detective
Forensic science is the science used to solve crimes. When items come into contact with each other, evidence is left behind. This badge program explores forensic techniques, evidence and more.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Detective — EP_SCX_Detective
• Supplement: Forensic shows / sites — SUPP_Forensic Shows
• Supplement: Minibook – Beginners Fingerprinting — SUPP_MBD_Fingerprint
• Supplement: How much can you remember — SUPP_Remember
• Supplement: Scramble – Detect It — SUPP_SCR_Detect It
• Supplement: Word Find – Detect It — SUPP_WF_Detect It
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Center X: Earth
Exploring weather adds another group of activities / exhibits we can add to our Science Center.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Earth — EP_SCX_Earth
• Supplement: Constellations in a canister – film — SUPP_Constellations_Film
• Supplement: Constellations in a canister – Pringles can — SUPP_Constellations_Pringle
• Supplement: Constellations in a canister – toilet paper roll — SUPP_Constellations_TP
• Supplement: Scramble – Geologic Finds — SUPP_SCR_Geologic Finds
• Supplement: Scramble – Weather — SUPP_SCR_Weather
• Supplement: Weather tracking sheet — SUPP_Weather Tracking
• Supplement: Word FInd – Geologic Finds — SUPP_WF_Geologic Finds
• Supplement: Word Find – Geology — SUPP_WF_Geology
• Supplement: Word Find – Meteorology — SUPP_WF_Meteorology
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Center X: Experiment
For kids, experiments are interactive activities that allow them to explore the world of cause and effect. Let’s add this to our Science Center.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Experiment — EP_SCX_Experiment
• Supplement: Scramble – Experiments — SUPP_SCR_Experiment.pdf
• Supplement: Seuss cards with recipes for corn plastic glurch and oobleck — SSUPP_SCR_ExperimentSUPP_Science Recipes
• Supplement: Tips and ideas for making discovery bottles — SUPP_Discovery Bottles
• Supplement: Word Find – Favorite Experiments — SUPP_WF_Fav Experiments
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Center X: Games
Playing games is a great way to experiment with science. Let’s check out some ideas.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Games —
• Supplement: Minibook – Brain Teasers — PRINT_MBD_Brain Teasers.pdf
• Supplement: Printable paddle fan with “no” — SUPP_PR_No Paddle Fan.pdf
• Supplement: Printable paddle fan with “yes” — SUPP_PR_Yes Paddle Fan.pdf
• Supplement: Printable tanagram puzzle — SUPP_Game_Tanagram_China.pdf
• Supplement: Printable tanagram diagrams — SUPP_Game_Tanagram_Diagrams.pdf
• Supplement: Science collection possibilities — SUPP_Science Collections.pdf
• Supplement: Scramble – Games — SUPP_SCR_Games.pdf
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry
• Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Paddle Fans — GnG_Paddle Fan_lrl.pdf
• Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Plastic Canvas Tanagram — GnG_PC Tanagram.pdf

 

Science Center X: Human
Have you asked why we look like our parents? Why do people have only two legs? Let’s look at our body and find out why we are the way we are.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Human —
• Supplement: Minibook – Brain Teasers — SUPP_MBD_Brain Teasers.pdf
• Supplement: Scramble – Body Parts — SUPP_SCR_Body Parts.pdf
• Supplement: Show your unique self — SUPP_Uniquely Me.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Body Parts — SUPP_WF_Body Parts.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Genetics — SUPP_WF_Genetics.pdf
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Center X: Light
Experimenting with light waves, and lack thereof, is a great addition to our Science Center.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Light —
• Supplement: Constellations in a canister – film — SUPP_Constellations_Film.pdf
• Supplement: Constellations in a canister – Pringles can — SUPP_Constellations_Pringle.pdf
• Supplement: Constellations in a canister – toilet paper roll — SUPP_Constellations_TP.pdf
• Supplement: Scramble – Light — SUPP_SCR_Light.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Light — SUPP_WF_Light.pdf
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Center X: Movement
How an object moves and reacts is a great way to explore ourselves. Let’s add this to our Science Center.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Movement —
• Supplement: Scramble – Movement — SUPP_SCR_Movement.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Movement — SUPP_WF_Movement.pdf
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry
• Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Balloon Racer on a String — GnG_Balloon Racer_lrl.pdf
• Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Hoop Glider — GnG_Hoop Glider_lrl.pdf
• Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Paper Airplane — GnG_Paper Airplane_lrl.pdf
• Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Paper Airplane Fun — GnG_Paper Airplane Fun_lrl.pdf
• Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Paper Helicopter — GnG_Paper Helicopter_lrl.pdf
• Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Spinning Blimp — GnG_Spinning Blimp_lrl.pdf
• Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Thaumatropes — GnG_Thaumatropes_lrl.pdf

 

Science Center X: Nature
You can bring nature into your Science Center or take your activities outside. Let’s see how we can incorporate science in to our activities / exhibits.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Nature —
• Supplement: Scramble – Biology — SUPP_SCR_Biology.pdf
• Supplement: Scramble – Botany — SUPP_SCR_Botany.pdf
• Supplement: Scramble – Ecology — SUPP_SCR_Ecology.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Biology — SUPP_WF_Biology.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Botany — SUPP_WF_Botany.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Ecology — SUPP_WF_Ecology.pdf
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Center X: Senses
For younger visitors, using the senses to explore their world is a great way to start experimenting with science. Let’s look at how we can incorporate our senses into activities for our Science Center.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Senses —
• Supplement: 40 Senses cards — SUPP_Cards_Senses.pdf
• Supplement: Ideas for sensory bags — SUPP_Sensory Bags.pdf
• Supplement: Minibook – A Bit About Senses — SUPP_MBD_Senses.pdf
• Supplement: Scramble – Senses — SUPP_SCR_Senses.pdf
• Supplement: Tips and ideas for making discovery bottles — SUPP_Discovery Bottles.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Senses — SUPP_WF_Senses.pdf
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Center X: Technology
Using technology and online resources for not only ideas, but possible exhibits, is a great way to pull even more into your Science Center.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Technology —
• Supplement: Science podcasts to start — SUPP_Science Podcasts.pdf
• Supplement: Scramble – Online Science — SUPP_SCR_Online.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Online — SUPP_WF_Online..pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – TED Topics — SUPP_WF_TED Topics.pdf
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Center X: Water
Water covers most of our planet. We need it to live. These activities can be used with “Science Center X: Earth”. Let’s bring this into our Science Center activities / exhibits.
Initial Release: XX

• Badge Program: Science Center X: Water —
• Supplement: How to purify water — SUPP_Purify Water.pdf
• Supplement: Scramble – Water — SUPP_SCR_Water.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Seas of the World — SUPP_WF_Seas of the World.pdf
• Supplement: Word Find – Water — SUPP_WF_Water.pdf
• Supplement: Exhibit Planner — SUPP_Exhibit Planner
• Supplement: Scientific Inquiry Sign Sets — SUPP_Scientific Inquiry

 

Science Krampf Style
Robert Krampf is the “Happy Scientist.” He has taught  science, done a science road show and been on the Web for a very long time. His goal is to make science fun for kids.
Initial Release: 12.17.2010 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: Science Krampf Style — EP_Science Krampf

 

Science Spangler Style
Steve Spangler is a teacher, entertainer and toy designer. He has been featured on television shows and is most known for his Menthos Geyser Experiment. His varied career is more about entertaining with science.
Initial Release: 12.17.2010 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: Science Spangler Style — EP_Science Spangler

 

Seuss Science
As Seuss’ books deal with everything from the environment to pollution, creating science activities around a Seuss theme can add even more to your event.
Initial Release: 4.28.2015 / Latest Release: 4.28.2015

• Badge Program: Seuss Science — EP_Seuss Science
• Supplement: Recipes for oobleck, glurch and corn plastic — SUPP_Science Recipes

 

STEM via PBS
You can get great information from PBS on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM. They offer workshops, experiments and lesson plans as well as exceptional shows to help you explore your world in these areas.
Initial Release: 10.29.2010 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: STEM via PBS — EP_STEM via PBS
• Found: Design Squad patch requirements — FND_DS_GirlScoutPatch
• Found: FETCH patch requirements — FND_FETCH_GirlScoutPatch

 

Video Creativity
Think that standing in front of the camera is the only way to make a video to share online? Think again! The steps in this badge program are only part of the process. Explore ways that you can create your own unique videos . . . from a creative standpoint.
Initial Release: 12.24.2013 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: Video Creativity — EP_Video Creativity
• Supplement: Ideas for creating your video — Supp_Video Ideas

 

Video Tech
Creating online video can be a challenge. “Video Creativity” covers brainstorming and the creative part of your video. This badge program gets into the technical details that you need to know.
Initial Release: 2.4.2014 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014

• Badge Program: Video Tech — EP_Video Tech