It is common to hear excited shouts, chattering, and even singing during a typical minecraft challenge. No one is bored and everyone is engaged. We learn about building, engineering, mining, crafting, math, physics and social responsibility. Each Widgetarian was asked this week to begin identifying their minecraft strengths and skill sets, so as to qualify … Continue reading Minecraft Peer Coaching
Mechanics Week
Logan helping to build a new desk during "mechanics week."
Bridges & Air Cannons
Today's bridges can be seen below.... Some designs are elaborate, others more simple. At one bridge, whoever stands on pressure plates is instantly teleported to the other side. We experimented with making a vortex air cannon out of a cardboard box, sending air blasts and smoke rings across three desks to knock down paper cups. … Continue reading Bridges & Air Cannons
Building Roller Coasters on Minecraft
We are learning about mechanics this week. The mechanics of bridges, roller coasters, air cannons, robo wheels and more. During our bridge building segment today, we watched as a bridge collapsed from resonance during a wind storm. We tried our hand at bridge building and then learned about building roller coasters. We experimented with hairpin turns … Continue reading Building Roller Coasters on Minecraft
Pirates of the Caribbean at Fidgets2Widgets
FREE MOVIE NIGHT...... Come join us. WHAT: Pirates of the Caribbean WHEN: Friday, June 21st 7:00-9:00 PM WHERE: Fidgets2Widgets, 1142 Willagillespie, Suite 7
F2W Birthday Parties
We want to celebrate your birthday with you! Packages start at $75 for two hours. Minecraft Themes Technology Themes Gaming and more....... Package 1 $75/2 hours for up to 10 children ($10 per head above 10) Access to Computers, Gaming Consoles, TV's, Games, etc. Package 2 $125/2 hours for up to 10 children ($10 per head … Continue reading F2W Birthday Parties
Radio Interview with F2W Co-Founder, Pam Simon
Widgetarian Chemistry
Lava Lamp Instructions. Take one 16 oz water bottle. Pour out all but 1/4 of the water (4oz) and then add 10 oz vegetable oil to replace water. Add 10 drops food coloring. Watch where the food coloring goes and how the water and oil separate. Next, break up 2 alka seltzer tablets into 8 … Continue reading Widgetarian Chemistry
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