A few weeks ago Baby C went to a "Rocket Launch" science program called "November Sky" held at the Cradle of Aviation.
When I tried to explain to her what the program was she didn't really seem that interested.
I wasn't sure if the program would be above her head or if she'd become a little to used to playing with Barbie and dressing her Build A Bear in tutu's.
The program was thankfully divided into Girl Scout levels and it was perfect for her age. She got to build a rocket from a plastic water bottle and propel it up into the sky by pumping air into the water in the bottle.
Luckily we drink A LOT of seltzer at home and we use the Soda Stream system to make it, so the concept of air being forced into a small bottle and then what happens when it's all compressed inside and then letting go...WAS NOT a foreign concept to her.
In the end I think she LOVED the program and if asked would probably say yes to going back next year.
At next level up the Girl Scouts got to build a rocket using Estes Alpha III rocket kits which ignites and has an engine.
I'm extremely happy that Girl Scouts is steadily trying to push more and more STEM programs into their events realizing quickly that these girls given half a chance and if introduced at a young enough age will excel at ALL of the activities usually designated for the "Boys Only" crowd.
I'm proud of my little one and her water bottle rocket!
That's an awesome program! Glad she enjoyed it :) ( Side note- Baby C's hair is always on point! )
ReplyDeleteIf you only knew how much I hate doing braiding hair but it's a necessary evil!! LOL But thank you!
DeleteI am glad Baby C is in scouting and certainly glad to know they have improved the program to include these activities. She is so serious, concentrates and gives her best. I remember when she was learning to swim:)
ReplyDeleteYou are an awesome mom, but I'm sure you already realized this. I had tried to watch the video but for some reason it didn't play on my phone. I'll have to catch it later from a computer.
ReplyDeleteThis is really great that Girl Scouts is getting girls more involved in science. I read an article that by the time girls get to middle school they shy away from it and this most certainly keeps that encouragement up. Girl Scouts get an A+ from me for this one.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what I'm scared of...I think that's why I'm kind of pushing it so much as her young age (2nd Grade)...hoping it will be second nature by middle school..we'll see!
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