Think Like a Programmer Journey

Ever want to play around with coding animation, and earn a journey at the same time?  Learn computer coding while making fun animated videos, play games that simulate coding, and then take action by creating an instructional video about an activity of your choice! Includes a combination of computer activities and experiential play for active learners!

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Think Like an Engineer

Learn about the engineering process while building projects! Make a kinetic sculpture and do a take action project for a local organization, you can build with physical materials or design your project on the computer. 

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Think Like a Citizen Scientist

Practice being a citizen scientist by collecting data for NASA and evaluating sidewalk data. Share what you've learned by making a video about being a citizen scientist, or about a specific project that interests you!

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aMuse Journey

“Lights… Camera… Action!” What roles do you want to play in life? Use character editing software plus hands on activities to explore stereotypes and begin your “Speak Out” award. Identify what is your “Giant Tortilla” (the stereotype issue you are passionate about). In Part 2, finish your “Speak Out” award, de-bunking stereotypes and promoting diversity by making a public service announcement using our computers, video equipment, and a green screen! Share with family and friends your message!

 

Agent of Change Journey

“Got Moxie?” Explore advanced 2-D animation, and experiential activities to find your own “moxie” power, while connecting with women heroines (real and animated) who have it! First, create a video featuring your heroine, as well as animate a film of women superheroes! Next, “spread the word” about the topic you feel most passionate about... Create a public service announcement video using 2-D animation, combined with “real photos” and other effects!

 

Playing the Past and Entertainment Technology Badges 

Ever want to live in days gone past? Use green screen video production technology to “become” your woman heroine by digitally placing yourself via green screen in their “home town!” Try your hand at stop motion, sound and video editing! 

 

Summit Award Option

Register for all three Junior journeys to earn your summit award

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