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Activity |
Hazards |
Mitigation |
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Mechanics 2: Make a maglight!
Head for the machine shop and, working one-on-one
with a machinist, machine the reflector on a lathe.
Using a mill, thread the body to attach to
reflector. Shrink fit end piece for final assembly.
Make a machinist drawing and compare materials - LET
IT SHINE! |
Smashed fingers. Flying metal
when using the machines.
Very cold liquids that can burn you. |
Keep hands out of the way of the
machine and cutting edges. Be careful when
hammering the pieces together.
Be careful around the cryogenics – the very cold
liquids. Wear safety glasses. Keep hair tied
back. |
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Waves: Learn about
amplitude, wavelength and frequency. Learn about
traveling and standing waves, diffraction and
refraction. Feel water waves, listen to sound waves,
see light waves - SURF’S UP! |
Lasers (very low power). |
Wear safety glasses.
Listen to the workshop instructors. |
Ages 9 - 10 years
Option A |
Ages 9 - 11 years
Option B |
Ages 10 - 11 years
Option C |
Ages 12 - 14 years
Option D |
Ages 13 - 15 years
Option E |
Ages 14 - 16 years
Option F |
