1/8†Dowel, 36†long 1/8†Dowel, 33†long Black Marker Large Spool of String Colorful Duct Tape Large Plastic Garbage Bag Measure 10 inches from the top of the longer down and make a mark. Measure and mark the exact center of the shorter dowel. Place the dowels together where they are marked to form […]
Candle Wax Wick Sand (you can use sand in a bucket, or even make it right on the beach) Saucepan (or large tin can, heat near the campfire!) Stick shells- optional Wet the sand and mix it for an even consistency. Scoop a hole in the sand for the size candle you want. Flatten out […]
Cupids Arrow. 1 box of wide straws. (the basic grocery store straw with stripes.) I box of Q-tips 2 large bowls (heart shaped are cute, any dollar store has plastic heart shaped bowls right now) Masking tape Divide the group into teams. Place a heart shaped bowl in front of each team and place some […]
I plan to use this activity as I first introduce my scouts to the idea of keeping nature journals and being observers of the world. This is fun activity, but also has them observing details in the drawings to make conclusions. Index Cards in a multiple of 3 (21 works well) Pencil Sheet of White […]
Words to know: Coniferous: describes a plant that has cones Coniferous forests are filled with cone-bearing trees. Pine trees, for example, have pinecones. Coniferous trees are also found sometimes in mixed forests with other trees. But in cold climates and at high altitudes, only these evergreen trees can survive the harsh, cold winters. What do […]
PROJECT: Disassemble old appliances and toys, and classify their parts as one of six simple machines GOAL: To learn the basics of physics and how they differ in form and function The six simple machines have been part of the civilized world for a long time, but if you need a refresher course on them, […]
Scissors Brown felt Fabric glue Uncooked rice Lentils or beans White and colored puffy paints For each beanbag, help your child cut two matching gingerbread shapes from the brown felt. Use the fabric glue to seal the two shapes together at the edges, leaving an inch-wide opening along the seam. Fill the beanbag with the […]
drinking cups (styrofoam, plastic or paper) recycle tip: hard to believe, but disposable cups can be washed and used in craft projects. It’s a bit of a pain, but if you’re doing a lesson on recycling, it’s worth asking the children to wash a couple of McDonald’s (or other) cups to get the point across […]
