Waccamaw Neck Branch Library multi-day classes. In episode 165 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about many of their summer programming activities, much of which can be used in gaming or gaming adjacent activities. ShushCon Update - In-person ShushCon is cancelled. We are currently trying to put together an online ShushCon. Summer Activity ReviewGoogle CS First Video Game Design Miniatures and Terrain MakingGames WorkshopMaking bushes and hedgesWalls Proxxon Foam cutter Mold Making and CastingThe folks at Reynolds Advanced Materials were a huge help in deciding what projects to offer. We wanted to go a bit more in depth than their starter classes, but they gave us a great place to start from, as well as helping find affordable solutions for our more ambitious pours. Materials UsedAlginatePlaster of ParisLaboratory Dental Vacuum Forming Molding MachineMoldable Plastic Pellets by Polly Plastics (Reusable thermoplastic beads)2 Part silicone mold putty2 part liquid silicone molds2 part epoxy as casting mediumMold ReleaseSummer Games Kerbal Space ProgramValheimGaslandsKeep an eye on our blog for more in depth coverage of our summer activities, with pictures! Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Weekly Schedule. Week One Tails and Tales Character Storyboard, and word magnets. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System. Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/ Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.  Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.

Games in Schools and Libraries

Giles Pritchard

GSL 165: 2021 Summer in Review

SEP 13, 2021-1 MIN
Games in Schools and Libraries

GSL 165: 2021 Summer in Review

SEP 13, 2021-1 MIN

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<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558182738-WQLMJZAKLDGAB4XQ7SY4/Summer+Classes+Collage+2021.png" data-image-dimensions="1282x704" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558182738-WQLMJZAKLDGAB4XQ7SY4/Summer+Classes+Collage+2021.png?format=1000w" width="1282" height="704" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558182738-WQLMJZAKLDGAB4XQ7SY4/Summer+Classes+Collage+2021.png?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558182738-WQLMJZAKLDGAB4XQ7SY4/Summer+Classes+Collage+2021.png?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558182738-WQLMJZAKLDGAB4XQ7SY4/Summer+Classes+Collage+2021.png?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558182738-WQLMJZAKLDGAB4XQ7SY4/Summer+Classes+Collage+2021.png?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558182738-WQLMJZAKLDGAB4XQ7SY4/Summer+Classes+Collage+2021.png?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558182738-WQLMJZAKLDGAB4XQ7SY4/Summer+Classes+Collage+2021.png?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558182738-WQLMJZAKLDGAB4XQ7SY4/Summer+Classes+Collage+2021.png?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> <figcaption class="image-caption-wrapper"> <p class="">Waccamaw Neck Branch Library multi-day classes. </p> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="">In episode 165 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about many of their summer programming activities, much of which can be used in gaming or gaming adjacent activities. <br><br>ShushCon Update - In-person ShushCon is cancelled. We are currently trying to put together an online ShushCon. </p> <h1>Summer Activity Review</h1><p class=""><a href="https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/c/cs-first/en/game-design/overview.html">Google CS First Video Game Design</a> </p><h2>Miniatures and Terrain Making</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Games Workshop</p></li><li><p class="">Making bushes and hedges</p></li><li><p class="">Walls </p></li><li><p class="">Proxxon Foam cutter </p></li></ul><h2>Mold Making and Casting</h2><p class="">The folks at <a href="https://www.reynoldsam.com">Reynolds Advanced Materials</a> were a huge help in deciding what projects to offer. We wanted to go a bit more in depth than their starter classes, but they gave us a great place to start from, as well as helping find affordable solutions for our more ambitious pours. </p><h3>Materials Used</h3><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class=""><a href="https://www.reynoldsam.com/product-category/lifecasting-alginate/">Alginate</a></p></li><li><p class="">Plaster of Paris</p></li><li><p class="">Laboratory Dental Vacuum Forming Molding Machine</p></li><li><p class="">Moldable Plastic Pellets by Polly Plastics (Reusable thermoplastic beads)</p></li><li><p class="">2 Part silicone mold putty</p></li><li><p class="">2 part liquid silicone molds</p></li><li><p class="">2 part epoxy as casting medium</p></li><li><p class="">Mold Release</p></li></ul><h2>Summer Games </h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Kerbal Space Program</p></li><li><p class="">Valheim</p></li><li><p class="">Gaslands</p></li></ul><p class="">Keep an eye on our blog for more in depth coverage of our summer activities, with pictures!</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558235639-UB6L7RA8LCV7IN5LG31N/weekly.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1280x720" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558235639-UB6L7RA8LCV7IN5LG31N/weekly.jpg?format=1000w" width="1280" height="720" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558235639-UB6L7RA8LCV7IN5LG31N/weekly.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558235639-UB6L7RA8LCV7IN5LG31N/weekly.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558235639-UB6L7RA8LCV7IN5LG31N/weekly.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558235639-UB6L7RA8LCV7IN5LG31N/weekly.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558235639-UB6L7RA8LCV7IN5LG31N/weekly.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558235639-UB6L7RA8LCV7IN5LG31N/weekly.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631558235639-UB6L7RA8LCV7IN5LG31N/weekly.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> <figcaption class="image-caption-wrapper"> <p class="">Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Weekly Schedule. </p> </figcaption> </figure> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631553851821-LQTAYRQ8BDATFOSSVGCN/Story+Boards+Georgetown+Starter+2.jpg" data-image-dimensions="781x535" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631553851821-LQTAYRQ8BDATFOSSVGCN/Story+Boards+Georgetown+Starter+2.jpg?format=1000w" width="781" height="535" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631553851821-LQTAYRQ8BDATFOSSVGCN/Story+Boards+Georgetown+Starter+2.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631553851821-LQTAYRQ8BDATFOSSVGCN/Story+Boards+Georgetown+Starter+2.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631553851821-LQTAYRQ8BDATFOSSVGCN/Story+Boards+Georgetown+Starter+2.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631553851821-LQTAYRQ8BDATFOSSVGCN/Story+Boards+Georgetown+Starter+2.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631553851821-LQTAYRQ8BDATFOSSVGCN/Story+Boards+Georgetown+Starter+2.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631553851821-LQTAYRQ8BDATFOSSVGCN/Story+Boards+Georgetown+Starter+2.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555815ece4b0bef6c24c8445/1631553851821-LQTAYRQ8BDATFOSSVGCN/Story+Boards+Georgetown+Starter+2.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> <figcaption class="image-caption-wrapper"> <p class="">Week One Tails and Tales Character Storyboard, and word magnets. </p> </figcaption> </figure> <p class=""><br></p><p class=""><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries"><em>Games in Schools and Libraries</em></a><em>&nbsp;is produced in association with&nbsp;</em><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/"><em>Inverse Genius</em></a><em>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;</em><a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/"><em>Georgetown County Library System</em></a><em>.</em><br>Games in Schools and Libraries&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341">Guild&nbsp;</a>at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/">Board Game Geek</a><br>Kathleen's resources&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a><br>Email us:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p class="">The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.&nbsp;<br><br><em>Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfla1W4FMvyU2JOVkp7JWMQ"><em>Youtube </em></a><em>as well as follow them on </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheOlBronzeHare/"><em>Facebook </em></a><em>and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.</em></p>