Share a meal with a historical figure, unearth ancient treasures, spend the summer in outer space or dancing flamenco in Spain—writing a novel lets you dream the world your way. As you write descriptions and dialogue, invent situations, and make up feelings, you’ll experience the fun of a novelist’s career: spending time with new friends…
Sequence: It's Your World
Public Speaker
They call it stage presence: the ability to be yourself and make a connection with people—even a crowd of people—and seem comfortable the entire time. And a great presenter’s talent for conveying your points clearly and powerfully is useful everywhere, not just in politics or on the stage. Luckily, you don’t have to be born…
Science of Happiness
In this badge, you are the test subject, and your life is your laboratory. You’ll find out how scientists measure happiness, and you’ll put their results into action. You’ll also get to perform a happiness experiment on your friends or family—all with the goal of making your world a happier place. 1. Make yourself happier…
Science of Style
Imagine farming silkworms to make raw silk, engineering a biodegradable fabric, or using chemistry to develop a cover-up that hides and heals acne scars. Fashion and beauty are glamorous businesses, but it’s the science behind these industries that makes their products cutting edge and desirable. In this badge, use the science of style to create—and…
Screenwriter
When it thrills, makes you laugh, or has a fantastic twist, a movie or TV show can seem like magic. And a great show starts with a great script! Screenwriters write scripts meant to be filmed. In this badge, put all your viewing experience to good use—let it inspire you as you try your hand…