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Mobile MAKESHOP: Building Circuit Blocks

When I visited the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley for my first site visit there was a day camp at the Museum full of kids from the same school. The kids were used to doing crafts and using materials like glue and tape. I decided to build a bunch of circuit blocks with these kids. I got out most of the woodworking tools along with a lot of the electronics equipment. I told the kids that they were going to help make something for other visitors at the Museum to play with. I think they were…

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November 20, 2013

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November 20, 2013

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November 19, 2013

Upcoming Events

Nov 20

Studio: Tape! Tape! Tape!

This month in the Art Studio we are all about TAPE! People use tape all the time for everyday tasks, but what would it be like to reimagine what tape could be used for? In the Art Studio we'll be exploring many new ways to use tape. How can we use…

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Nov 21

Studio: Tape! Tape! Tape!

This month in the Art Studio we are all about TAPE! People use tape all the time for everyday tasks, but what would it be like to reimagine what tape could be used for? In the Art Studio we'll be exploring many new ways to use tape. How can we use…

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Nov 22

Studio: Tape! Tape! Tape!

This month in the Art Studio we are all about TAPE! People use tape all the time for everyday tasks, but what would it be like to reimagine what tape could be used for? In the Art Studio we'll be exploring many new ways to use tape. How can we use…

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