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Hats of the World
I am a YouTuber, video editor, gamer, and comedian. My exhibit is about hats and telling you the information and backgrounds on hats from around the world!
Terran Astromech Droid Assembly Works (TADAW)
I am a tinkerer. I am building a full-scale functioning R2D2 replica. This is a project that will take years to complete, so I am starting with R2's dome. For this spring, I have focused on getting a functioning radar eye with a hidden camera and getting the dome to rotate via remote control.
Miniature Metal Foundry
I built a simple backyard foundry for melting pop cans and casting aluminum. My project was inspired by my love of creating and molding stuff. I also enjoy Make Magazine, building with Legos and playing Minecraft.
To the Pointe
Have you ever wondered what ballet pointe shoes were made of and how ballerinas stand on their toes? Does it hurt? What do they put in the shoes? Join me as I reveal the inside scoop on how my shoes help me stay on pointe. I’ll share my experiences and describe what training is involved to be on my tippy toes.
Kendama Tricks
What is Kendama? It’s a fun game full of tricks all done at the flick of your wrist. There’s the Ken flip, orbit, big cup, revolver, little cup, base cup, and spike to name a few. Come learn a bit about this Japanese sport, and see if you want to challenge me to a Ken duel!
Are you smarter than a sixth-grader?
Come take a short quiz to find out. All questions come from my sixth grade year: History, Spelling, English, Math, Latin, Science, Vocabulary, Violin and Geography. I made it through! Can you? To test yourself, come by and take my quirky quiz and remember what it was like to be in sixth grade.
Manga-style Drawing
My booth is about Manga drawings and facts about it. I’ve drawn some pieces and hope you can come draw with me, I’ll provide some instructions. When I’m not drawing, I’m usually building things or playing the piano!
Crochet and Origami
I like crafts like crocheting and origami. When I crochet, sometimes I follow a pattern I learned, and sometimes I make it up myself. I learned origami from books. I have made cranes, star boxes, hearts, and many other things
Cool Tech 2.0
Using the EV3 Robot, I programmed two simple games: Magic 8 Ball and Bop-It! I would like to teach you how they work and how to play them. I have also made stop-motion videos using SAM Animation. Stop by to see a video!
Origami
I like making multi-piece origami creations. Some of them I make by following existing patterns, and some of them I design by myself. I also like Legos, inventing board games, and hiking in the woods.
Video Game Creation
My project is a simple video game. I created the sprites with a free drawing program called Krita, and created the game itself in the free game engine Unity. It was programmed in C#. When I'm not creating video games, you might find me playing them. Or you can see me singing, playing guitar, playing piano, or doing theater!
Early Anglo-Saxon life
So for my project I decided to make a costume. The costume is inspired by early Anglo-Saxon times and is quite authentic based on my research. I was inspired by reading Beowulf to do this project. In my spare time, I dance, play violin, and take voice lessons.
Let's Makey-Make Music
I'm combining three things I love- art, music and science. Come make music with me and come learn about circuits in a fun way.
Fairy House
I am an artist, poet, builder, adventurer, explorer, and creator. Come visit my fairy house and see the world I created with a cardboard box. I love imagining little fairies actually living here. Imagine with me!
Programming
Have you ever considered learning how to program? Then stop on by! My Arduino programmed partner and I will be demoing a game I programmed in Unity. When I'm not basking in the glow of my computer screen, I enjoy acting and playing the drums.
Siamese Cats
I am an animal enthusiast! I love all cats, but especially my Siamese cat, Bella. My project is all about the history of Siamese cats. When I'm not cuddling animals, I enjoy practicing gymnastics with my sister, drawing animals, playing piano, and roller derby.
I like to create stuff and destroy stuff within the realms of Minecraft, Legos, woodworking and chemistry. I also enjoy a variety of other outlets including board games, reading, history, and martial arts.
Carpentry
I love to continuously explore and build things in Minecraft and with Legos. Lately, I just started trying my hand at woodworking, come see what I’ve come up with! I also enjoy playing all the Lego video games (current fav is Lego Jurassic World), sports, cooking and exploring outside.
Recognize it? Familiar images in Lego
Various media interpreted with Lego pieces. I am interested in how to use Lego to demonstrate popular novels, movies, video games and other media. I am inspired by Lego and its versatility!
Just Put One Brick on Top of the Other
Part of my exhibit is a "giant" Lego replica of a minifigure.
Dinosaur Index and Display
My interests include learning as many animal facts as I can. Currently, I am learning all about dinosaurs, especially their names and characteristics. Today I will share with you amazing facts about God's wonderful creation -- the dinosaurs.
My Jurassic Park Volcano
My interests currently include Star Wars and the Jurassic Park movies. I am building my version of a Jurassic Park with dinosaurs and a volcano. I will demonstrate the actions of a live volcano eruption using baking soda and vinegar.
Costume Designs
I like reading and designing costumes from books. Some of my favorites are Harry Potter, the Lord of the Rings and Percy Jackson. I will be sharing some of my costume designs.
Fly Tying
I like to tie flies and use them for fly fishing. The types of material I use are feathers, fur, thin rubber strands, foam and a lot more. Fly tying is an art that takes lots of skill to do.
Big Art, Big Legos, Big Loom
My exhibit includes a Rainbow Loom rope, a Lego house, and Graffiti Art. I like playing sports, reading, and hanging out with my friends. I am in the Recreation Youth Hockey League. I have three pet salamanders and three pet rats named Patches, Poppy and Petunia.
Art and Weaponry
My exhibit includes the Personal Gadget Gun, Mini Homemade Weapons, a Lego house, and Graffiti Art. I like to invent new things. I have three pet rats named Patches, Poppy and Petunia. I like to hike, play hockey and do martial arts.
Historical Trivia Game
I've always been interested in history and developed this game over the last year. My game focuses on people from history as opposed to historical events. It is a challenging game, but I've successfully played it with multiple ages
“Alchemy” Spell Book | “Shockwave” costume
I have two projects. I made a spell book on useful tips and tricks for the everyday wizard. I made the cover by hand, and my brother and I wrote the spells together. The other project is a roller coaster costume made from cardboard and paper. I love crafts and books and games.
“Alchemy” Spell Book
I helped my brother write up his book of spells. I love math, games, Legos, and outdoor exercise including biking and kayaking.
Tinkering
I love to build things with gears, with motors, and with Legos. I have a bunch of Legos and Snap Circuits for people to tinker with.
Super Suits
I am an inventor, photographer and builder who is crazy for cardboard. I love creating strategy games, LEGO® scenes, and functional transformer and superhero suits. I run my own Creativity Museum to showcase my and friends creations and will be teaching classes on creating "super" helmets this spring.
Watercolor Techniques
I am an active and creative girl who likes to sew, paint, carve, cook, when I'm not hanging upside-down. My creations have won prizes in the county and state fairs. I am showcasing 17 techniques used to make original watercolor paintings.
I enjoy acting in plays, performing dances and karate for my parents, and playing with my friends. I have a big imagination with a big heart.
I enjoy fairs, karate, reading, and building with legos.
Lover of Learning
Hi, I am 12 years old. I am in 6th grade. I love reading, video games and attending Planet Homeschool.
Do you know who Araminta Ross is?
Araminta Ross is my hero! She is one of the bravest people I know of. Come to my display to find out who she is. I also enjoy learning about plants, especially herbs. I adore my dog Wicklow and l love playing with him.
Olympians Rule!
I am an artist and comic writer. I recently got interested in Ancient Greek Mythology. Stop by my exhibit and meet Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, Ares, Aphrodite and many others as they go on an awesome journey to defeat Kronos, Zeus's father. But who is the real villain? With my spare time I enjoy playing legos and other drawing projects!
Why is Kohl Cool? Ancient Egyptian Makeup Vs. Modern Makeup
I have created a safe version of ancient Egyptian makeup. I'll have two wig modeling heads that will each have different types of makeup on. You can also put some on yourself!
The Pipe Cleaner Undead
I am a goofy kid that loves video games, board games, and now creating the undead from pipe cleaners!
Futuristic Builds
Having fun while building my visions of futuristic machines, especially battle suits! My ideas come from a combination of meshing Lego sets and as far as my imagination takes me!
Countries and Continents
Let’s explore the world all around us. Think of all the excitement ahead of you. We all know that earth holds all the continents in the world: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica.
Where in the World is Home?
I am going to find out where Minnesota is on a globe. I will show you how to find the directions North, South, East and West.
My favorite colors are blue and green.
Book, Why Girls Are Crazy About Horses?
I am a horse crazy girl. I also love to read, and I love to write. So I wrote the book that will answer the question of many people: Why girls are crazy about horses? Are you one of these girls? Then you might enjoy the book.
I enjoy many things, but mostly — science, speed and architecture; nature, sports and music; space and electricity. I love creating and building. The two projects that absolutely amaze me are the Titanic and Eiffel Tower.