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Sink or Swim
Patrons learn about different types of plastic and identify them in a mystery bag, while exploring the importance of recycling! 0
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Locker Lights
Patrons create a circuit out of a few simple materials that they can take home to light up their room, closet, or even school locker! 0
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Stop and Animate
Patrons animate their own creative story using stop-motion filming techniques 0
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Industrious Engineering
Patrons learn about the engineering and design process by constructing take-out boxes, then learn about how to increase the productivity and efficiency of making products without compromising the quality 0
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Take It In Stride
When it comes to your health, what exercise do you like to stay fit? Walking is an easy and effective way to stay healthy! In this activity, patrons measure their stride lengths and learn about how many steps they should take each day 0
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Parachute Parade
Parachutes catch air and create a drag which help give skydivers safe landings. In this activity, patrons design a parachute to give a toy figure a safe landing 0
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Blowing in the Wind
This engineering and design challenge has patrons building a windmill that lifts weight while learning about using wind for energy 0
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The Emotion Machine
Patrons learn about coding by creating a 2D robot that can be "programmed" to show different emotions 0
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Little Coders: Unplugged
This suite of activities introduces patrons to basic coding concepts, such as sequencing, conditionals, and events, through fun "unplugged" games 0
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Create a Face: Programming an Emotional Robot
Patrons explore conditional programming language using a robot face made out of cards and other props 0
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The Red Black Mind Meld
Patrons learn about algorithms in a card game that appears to be magic, but is actually a mathematical model! 0
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Teen Coder Camp
Want to start a Coder Club for teens and tweens but don't know where to begin? This bundle of resources includes materials that will help you successfully facilitate a multi-week coding program for teens, along with five great activities! 0
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