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Monthly Archives: July 2010
#34 Deconstruct an Appliance?
Here’s a fascinating short video of Bill Hammack, the Engineer Guy, “playfully” taking a look at how a copier works. This should inspire the kids to investigate Dangerous Thing #34 – Deconstruct an Appliance.
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They don’t make danger like they used to
Really? Climbing Trees is now considered a dangerous childhood activity? Puh-lease! My middle-aged friends and I laugh in the face of your danger, and we’ll go on record to say that they don’t make danger the…
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Gever’s at Tinkering School
While Gever’s away at Tinkering School, I have the honor this week of being Guest Blogger #1. My name is Deb Nies, and I am a freelance writer and the mom of a tween daughter named…
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New Adventures, New Contributors
It’s the time of year when Tinkering School takes over my life completely. Keep an eye on our blog, we’ll be doing daily updates of the projects we’re working on, starting Monday.
Isaac and…
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Beyond the Book – #50.1 Backyard Pond
Over at Granola in a Different Bowl, they’re inventing new topics – and we wholeheartedly approve! Kev and his crew have built an amazing pond in their backyard. Walking the plank across the pond has become a…
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No Big Deal – The Martineau Family Takes Apart a Waffle Iron
#34 – Deconstruct an Appliance
Fun for the whole family doesn’t have to be a big production. Brad Martineau and his gang of adorable kids while away a Sunday afternoon deconstructing a waffle iron.
There…
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