Brownie

You can have fun without a computer, a deck of cards, or even a ball. Games are everywhere when you use your imagination to make them up! Try this badge, and you and your friends will never be bored again.

1. Try a scavenger hunt
2. Make up a mystery game
3. Create a party game
4. Change the rules
5. Invent a whole new sport

When I've earned this badge, I'll know how to create new games and share them with others.

Course Description:

This course will be 1.5 - 2 hours long. Students will be teaming up and materials will be provided to come up with the board game and spinner.

Board Game Design Challenge

Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that tell robots how to understand and respond to their environment. Start by engineering a simple algorithm then learn about programming on paper, a “robot” Brownie friend, and on a device.

1. Create a simple machine
2. Test your robot senses
3. Learn about programming
4. Try simple programming
5. Code a robot

When I’ve earned this badge, I will know how robots use sensors and how to create simple programs that could be run by a robot.

Course Description:

This course will be 1.5 to 2.0 hours long. Students will learn the fundamentals of programing and they will be teaming up to program a code-a-pillar to go through an obstacle course.

Design a Robot, How Robots Move, What Robots Do

Do you ever wonder what it takes to come up with a new kind of phone or a new way to power a light bulb? Would you like an invention that would help you tie your shoes faster or one to make elevators record your singing while you ride? In this badge, find out how inventors make stuff—and become an inventor yourself!

1. Warm up your inventor's mind
2. Find lots of ways to solve the same problem
3. Make a needs list
4. Solve a problem
5. Share your invention

When I've earned this badge, I'll know how to think like an inventor.

Course Description:

This course will be 1.5 to 2.0 hours long. Each student will be creating and designing their own clock.

Inventor

Inventor

By paying careful attention during experiments, scientists learn new things—even if they've done the test before. That means you don't have to grow up to be a scientist. You're a scientist every time you do an experiment! In this badge, find out where science has been hiding in your own home.

1. Be a kitchen chemist
2. Create static electricity
3. Dive into density
4. Make something bubble up
5. Play with science

When I've earned this badge, I'll be able to see the science all around me.

This badge comes in a packet that includes the Computer Expert, My Best Self, Dancer, Home Scientist, and My Family Story badges.

Course Description:
This course will be 1.5 to 2.0 hours long. Each student will be building a miniature volcano using common household materials (provided). They will learn how to use food coloring, baking soda and vinegar to create a magical volcano eruption.

Home Scientist

Making Choices & Money Counts