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Program Overview: Museums
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our new Brainstorm Challenge page.
What is BKFK Brainstorm Challenge?
The BKFK Brainstorm Challenge curriculum was originally developed at the
Sid Craig School of Business, California State University, and
re-designed specifically for BKFK. The 'Brainstorm Challenge' aims to
foster creative thinking, invention and entrepreneurial ventures among
elementary and middle school children – ages K-8 – using toys and games
as the model.
Who can participate?
The BKFK Brainstorm Challenge is designed for students K-8, with
lessons/activities developed in two age ranges: K-3 and 4-8. Twelve
individual modules per age range are included, designed for maximum
flexibility to allow your team to present in a variety of formats:
individually, as part of a series, as a summer camp or 'on the floor'.
Every participant has the opportunity to walk away with an invention –
having started with just an idea.
What is the program about?
Formatted with flexibility to suit the individual needs of a museum
(individual classroom style, summer camp, as part of a series or 'on the
floor'), the program is a compilation of presentation recommendations
and guidelines gleaned from 'on the ground' experience in our pilot
museums.
The BKFK Brainstorm Challenge lets students brainstorm as they take a
shot at inventing the next best Toy, Game or Sporting Good of the
future. A fun fast 45 minutes of hands-on building that starts with a
student's ideas and ends with their invention. Participants may be
considered as part of a national search for the next best invention run
by BKFK. Every participant will be given the tools to maximize their
creative potential – and have fun doing it.
Why Museums?
We believe museums are an important resource, a critical center of
learning for our youth. We recognize and respect the work that is done
on a daily basis at Museums and appreciate the challenges of providing
quality, innovative programs each year with limited resources.
To contact BKFK about this program, email
museums@bkfk.com
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