So, you want a puppy? Try some poop-scoop practice

The next time your son or daughter begs you for a new pet, try making them play "The Dog Poop Game" first. My second grader had a very educational experience playing this game at Cama Beach State Park's CamOcean World Oceans Day Festival last June.

Sound Salmon Solutions was on Camano Island that Saturday teaching kids about the importance of keeping animal waste out of yard waste and compost bins. My son learned how to properly pick up dog-poop-shaped-bean-bags using plastic, and then dispose them in the trash can. What made this activity fun was that kids got to toss the "poop" about six feet in the air and win a prize if it landed in the garbage. Genius!

This game could easily be re-created for your next school carnival or scouting event. Sound Salmon Solutions also has a ton of free science curriculum available on their website, so be sure to check that out.