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Kids 9-11 Years - Workshop Option B

Mechanics 1: Build your own Compact Disk holder. You will work one on one with a mechanical technician to lay out a hole pattern, use a small drill press and using threaded rod and chassis spacers, assemble your very own CD holder -SPIN OUT!
Biology: Look closely at the world around you to see what’s really there! Freeze molecules, plants, flowers and look at their real structure. Put on stereo glasses. Look at bugs and see them as they see each other - UGLY!
Radiation: Get introduced to radiation! You will use different radiation detection instruments to find different types of sources and radioactive materials that are common. You will also see the tracks left by radioactive elements in a sealed box filled with dry ice - MAKE TRACKS
Magnetics: The magnetic measurements lab begins with demonstrations of motors and generators. You will use current carrying wires and blocks of metal to see how they interact with magnetic fields. You will make a steel compass - FEEL THE FORCE!

Kids 9 to 11 years - Option A  or Option B or Option C      Kids 12 years & up - Option D or Option E or Option F

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Teresa Troxel  June 24, 2004