Author: Mark Jones

The Big Idea: The Craft Lab scene should be displayed near the entrance to resemble a lab where contraptions are being invented.  The classroom should have plenty of lab tables (possibly covered in silver vinyl table cloths) and chairs for the kids to invent their own creations. Supplies Needed: King-size bed sheet, Trusses, lab tables,…

  The Big Idea: This invention is hanging from the ceiling and will create real interest with the kids. Supplies Needed: Large clear (disposable) bowl from the party store, short hoses like washing machine hoses, garden hoses, extension cords, pipe insulation sections or other items you might be able to gather without purchasing, a blinking…

The Big Idea: These trusses are to provide an industrial look to the lab not hold up the roof.  To create the look, the trusses will hang from the ceiling and connect to the wall Supplies Needed: Full-size gray bed sheet, black permanent markers, three circle patterns, measuring tape and scissors. Instructions: Wash and dry…

The Big Idea: This is a walk through device for security. Supplies Needed: Long narrow box, silver spray paint, sticky letters “SECURITY,” two 6’ PVC poles each anchored in cans of cement, silver tarp (at least 6 x 8’), two red reflectors, four microphone stands and caution tape or ribbon. Instructions: Spray paint box. Add…