By: Allison Martinson, Program Specialist – STEM
It’s a fact that girls love science, technology, engineering and math. Whether it’s the challenge of learning something new, the excitement of tinkering to see how something works, or the thrill of solving a unique problem, STEM programs succeed in teaching girls to be confident, courageous and innovative.
This year, Badgerland Girl Scouts have technology at their fingertips with our new checkout resource and patch program, Girl Scout Makers. Making is a new movement in technology, and it fits perfectly into the Girl Scout leadership experience. Makers use technology to make the world a better place – combining arts and crafts with the latest gadgets and gizmos to make changes, big and small, in their local and global communities.
How can girls use the Girl Scout Maker kits to make the world a better place? Ambassador Girl Scouts have the opportunity to code and test their own Android App using the MIT App Builder plus an Android tablet. Last year, Claire Evenson completed her Gold Award project by creating and coding an app to help her sister through a troubling illness. Just imagine what your girl could do.
Not ready to code an app? Try the Girl Scout Makers Brownie kit, featuring littleBits. littleBits are made to build amazing circuits. The handy Inventor Guide inside may inspire your Brownie Girl Scouts to create a circuit system that helps monitor water use or feeds the family pet when you’re on vacation!
Ready to try Girl Scout Makers? Reservations can be made at your local Badgerland Service Center. Troops can check out Maker kits for any level, not just their own. Each kit comes with a month-long reservation so you and your girls can immerse yourselves in the experience. You’ll have the opportunity to learn right alongside your Girl Scouts with our handy Adult Learning Guide. One you’re finished, return the kit and pick-up your patches so you can proudly proclaim – I’m a Girl Scout Maker!
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