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Activity |
Hazards |
Mitigation |
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Paleontology:
There is a dinosaur at SLAC! Well, not a dinosaur
but a really old (15 million years old) mammal!
Learn about Paleoparadoxia, unearthed here at SLAC.
Go on your own expedition - DIG DEEP! |
- Critters.
- Cutting or bumping
yourself with a digging tool.
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- Look for and keep away from
critters (snakes, ticks and spiders).
- Wash your
hands when done.
- Use tools carefully.
- Wear safety glasses.
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Hydro Rockets 2: At SLAC we
look at tiny sub atomic particles. We send our detectors into space on
rockets - HAVE A BLAST! |
- Plastic bottle under pressure could
rupture.
- Getting hit by a rocket.
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- Stand back while bottle is
pressurized and launched; pay attention and DO NOT
TRY TO CATCH IT!
- Wear safety glasses.
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Monster Muscles:
Learn how levers and pulleys work. Play tug of war
and see the little guy over come the big guy! Weigh
yourself and learn how to lift yourself up with half
your weight! Brains, not brawn, win - RULE! |
- Fingers pinched in pulleys.
- Sudden drop in lever.
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- Pay attention to what is going on.
- Watch you fingers.
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Magnetics: Build your own electromagnet
and use it in a “shocking” demonstration of “step up”
power. Test your aim with a magnet powered accelerator.
Make your own magnets and - PUSH! PULL! |
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- Listen to your instructor.
- Wear safety glasses.
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Ages 9 - 11 years
Option A |
Ages 9 - 11 years
Option B |
Ages 9 - 11 years
Option C |
Ages 12 - 16 years
Option D |
Ages 12 - 16 years
Option E |
Ages 12 - 16 years
Option F |