Color Changing Galaxy Lemonade 5 T. tea containing butterfly pea 10 C. boiling water 1 C. lemon juice or lemonade Sugar or honey, as desired Star sprinkles Ice Prepare the tea at least one hour in advance and allow to cool. Boil water, add the butterfly pea-containing tea and let steep at least […]
Bean just finished up her second year as a daisy scout and we are heading into Brownie land. We haven’t officially bridged but I thought we would get a little jump start on a badge or two this summer. I had her troop over for 6 hours for bug badge day. That gave us plenty […]
You have probably heard of a shooting or falling star, but have you ever seen one? If you have ever spent any amount of time looking up at the night sky, then you probably have – a flash of light streaking high above through the darkness for just a moment, disappearing just as quickly as […]
2 small pieces clear glass Small piece blotter paper or one sheet of absorbent paper toweling that has been folded several times to make it thicker 1 package bean seeds 2 rubber bands Small dish Water Sunny window Place one piece of glass on a table top and lay the blotter on top of […]
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 […]
A fun experiment to do while working on the Brownie senses badge. Bats ears are an adaptation to improve their hearing, because they navigate in the dark using echolocation – Bats send out sound waves using their mouth or nose.  When the sound hits an object an echo comes back.  The bat can identify an […]
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, […]
